Try This: Kids and Dating

hey jan you white trash, i don't know why the hell you brought up
mexicans in this conversation you shouldn't be talking if you don't
know what the hell your talking about because first of all america was
home of the indians until the white people came and stole their land
so stop talking shit about mexicans because there is high percentage
of people that their relatives come from other countries like germany oh and have you seen teen mom on mtv all the girls on there are white trash just like you haha

Why of course, ask the doctor of nothing his advice. All he is or will become is Orca's slave. Whoops, what I mean is Oprah. Ahh, same difference.

Just start giving them condoms at 12.

to Dale Horn, it is you maybe you are the stupid one being duped, read this;
Dr. Phil isn't a medical doctor (or a D.O. or a dentist or any other legitimate medical professional). He has a Ph.D., so he's entitled to the title, but isn't his act a little misleading to the general public? I know if someone hung a shingle and called themselves a "J.D.," you can rest assured that someone from that state's bar would be raising an eyebrow if that person all of a sudden started representing clients.

According to his Wikipedia page, Phil McGraw got his psychology degree from Midwestern State University in Texas and got his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from University of North Texas. What I learned (at least according to Wikipedia) is that even his own profession has sanctioned him: "The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists imposed disciplinary sanctions on McGraw on January 27, 1989 for an inappropriate "dual relationship" reported in 1988 by a therapy client/employee from 1984." And, the real kicker: "As of 2008, McGraw has not completed the conditions imposed by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and he is not licensed to practice psychology." So, at least the profession considers this guy as a sort of rogue psychologist. Like Mumford.

My point to this isn't to knock Dr. Phil; obviously he provides a service to many people's daily afternoon routines. My problem is with the media's coverage of this and how many people will be mistaken in thinking that Dr. Phil is some sort of miracle worker doctor that can help Spears (or anyone for that matter) out. At least he didn't try and prescribe her medicine and in the end, simply advised the family to that she needs to seek professional help. Well Dr. Phil, it doesn't take a Ph.D. (or a J.D.) (or any other degree) to figure that one out. But hey, it's all about ratings anyway in the television world, right? And any press is better than no press.

At least those in the medical profession have criticized this blatant publicity stunt. See Oh Dr. Phil, Leave Britney Alone and Get Real. Leave that type of work to the real celebrity doctors, like Dr. Drew. At least Dr. Drew has his M.D.

He doesn't need to be a DOCTOR to give out good common sense advise. His above statement is so true.

And you will get the " skinny " on Google . LOL

DAMON, are you just stupid? Dr. Phil is a DR. My son has the same degree(s) and is Dr. Mike, i.e. he has a docorate.

See this:
Dr. Phil graduated in 1975 from Midwestern State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. He went on to earn a master's degree in experimental psychology in 1976, and a Ph.D in clinical psychology in 1979 at the University of North Texas,[6] where his dissertation was titled "Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Psychological Intervention".[7] After run-ins with several faculty members,[8] McGraw was guided through the doctoral program by Frank Lawlis, who later became the primary contributing psychologist for the Dr. Phil television show.[9]

After obtaining his Ph.D., McGraw joined his father, Dr. Joe McGraw, in Wichita Falls, Texas, where the elder McGraw had established his private psychology practice.[10]

Wow, you seem like a really great mom. It's so nice when a peole end up marrying their highschool sweetheart. I hope that happens to me =P

I totally agree with the post from the parent who said that it depends on the teenager, every teens maturity level is different. As a parent only you would know, and also I think it also depends if your talking about a boy or girl. We all worry so much about our teen girls(probably because they are the ones who lives change if they become pregnant). But so does the boys life. I have two children, girl 15 and a boy 11. So far I have a good open door policy with them. Which I feel is the main key. There is nothing worse for a teen, when they are confused or frightened about some thing and feel like they cant talk to their parents. Also its important that we obviously teach them about the "birds and the bees", as the old saying goes. About the consequenses of our actions and choices we make. But I feel as parents, we have to also calm down our attitude and fear about the choices they are going to make. All the worry and strictness we impose on them is NOT going to stop them if they really want to have sex or see a boy or girl. If we make them think or feel like its a forbidden and bad fruit, then they will only be more curious. Dont make it a big deal until it is one. But once again every family and their children are different and not everyone can go by the same guidelines. Thats what makes the world go around, Thank goodness we are al different!

My friend started dating her HS sweetheart at 16-they married when they were 27...he cheated on her with a 23 year old, they have two little kids and they are getting a divorce. just saying you don't know what someone is going to become when you start dating as a guppie.

I am now 47. When I was 12 my mother allowed me to date a 16 year old boy. Now that i'm a mom . . . she was NUTS to let me!!

1000 years ago people did not live as long as they did today. Along with poor health they also did not have teeth, food, clean living conditions. It's a different world today. Too much information at a young age is very confusing. Children need to be children and gradually grow from stage to stage with counseling from their parents i.e., dialogue from both parent and child.

To Annie, you are right they didn't live as long. Did you know that in 1900, the average life expectancy of an American man was 45?