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Welcome to Annie Fox’s Parent Forum — online education and support for parents raising tweens and teens. At times, your job is the toughest in the world. That’s true, in part, because your daughters and sons may be pushing back hard, trying to convince you that they’ve got it all figured out. They don’t. Not yet. Your 21st century teens still need you. To lead them effectively, you need 21st century parenting skills.
So read my blog, and Q & A from other parents, check out my Parenting Tips and my essays. Have a listen to my new podcast series “Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting” where I interview authors of exciting new parenting books. Or send me a question. You’ll get straightforward advice that you can use immediately to create healthier relationships in your family. That’s going to translate into more trust, respect, honesty, and open communication at home. Sounds like something we’d all like more of, right?
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Single mom + Son + Conversation about Girls=Awkward
January 27, 2012
Got this email today, from a single mom who just discovered her teen son has been pressuring girls to "put out". She felt unsure how to talk to him about it. Obviously she's not the only single mom out there who can't rely on a positive male role mode to set a boy straight on what is and what is not OK when it comes to relationships. With her permission, I'm sharing her email and my response. Hopefully it will empower other moms to get proactive in educating their sons about empathy and respect.Dear Annie,
I spied on my 13 year old son's computer and found out he pressures girls for "second base." If they don"t comply he dumps them. His last girlfriend told people he dumped her because she would not put out. I don't know how to address this with him. I am a single mom and am very upset that I have raised a boy that would do this to girls! The worst thing is that some girls agree. How should I talk to him about this?
Confused Single Mom
Dear Single Mom,
It's a good thing that you found out. Now that you know what's been going on you can give your son a needed course correction.







