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> EEK on Child development and maturity:

My daughter and I simply do not understand how mothers and daughters can have such horrible relationships. Sure, I yelled a lot and yes, she was boneheaded periodically but neither of us doubted that we would back each other to the hilt, loved and cared for each other.

Honor your mother.

Give your daughter room to breathe.

Daughters have to make their mistakes during her teen years when Mom & Dad are there as a safety net. Both daughters and sons need room to try their wings, learn, and yes, even fail, if they are to become sane, sensible yet humorously inclined, and happy adults.

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> Evil thoughts about a teen not wearing a condom

The idea that YOUR pleasure takes precedence over HER safety is repugnant and unworthy of anyone who wants to be, or be thought of as, a man.

Are there any more questions on this topic?

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> EEK's thoughts on "Pick-up lines"

The most effective 'line' of all time is "Hello. I'm (insert your name here)."

But you don't just toss that up into the blue. No. You go to whereever, scan the available persons, then you make and hold eye contact with the few you like for 20 seconds. You then, within 30 minutes of eye contact, wander up (do not rush up to her) to her and introduce yourself. Smile. You have some conversation for about 20 minutes and you get her phone numbers,email whatever then you say "It has been nice meeting you, (insert her name here)." And you go away. Call her later and ask her out to a specific event at a specific date and time. Make it something like coffee. Something non-threatening, in public, and during the daytime.

Got all of that?