ating can be a very confusing and complicated time in a young teenager’s life because they haven’t established a solid set of boundaries.As parents, we often times don’t prepare our children for this and just assume they will learn.Below we’ve listed some “Don’ts” that may help teenagers establish some boundaries so that dating can be fun and exciting yet remain within the spiritual realm of God’s will. With these boundaries teenagers will be better equipped so they won't be set up by the devil for disappointment.
“Don'ts of Dating”
Don’t – Misschurch and church functions to be with one another.
Don’t– Date someone that has different values and convictions than you.
Don’t – Base your self-image on whether you’re dating or not.
Don’t– Date someone much older than you (1 to 2 yrs) at most for younger teenagers.
Don’t– Compromise or cross the boundaries you set in your life.
Don’t – Be alone with one another.
Don’t – Be pressured into bad behavior because of what you think, or know your peers are doing.
Don’t – Spend extreme amounts of time with or talking on the phone to one another.
Don’t – Allow any inappropriate touching, kissing, or feeling (etc.).
Don’t – Allow any inappropriate conversation (i.e.) of sexual content.
Don’t – Isolate yourself from friends to be with one another.
Don’t – Date for physical exploration.
Don’t – Allow your emotional and physical desires (the desire for affection) to control your thoughts and actions.
Don’t – Look for physical gratification in dating.
Don’t – Hesitate to end a date or relationship to avoid inappropriate behavior.
