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Mothers? What do you think about freshman and seniors dating?

My daughter is 14 and a freshman she likes this senior who is 18 I am not sure what to do about it and what to tell her? I would use some advice thanks!!

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1. she is to young and if he can't behave tell him you'll lock him up
2. i was a freshman and my husband was a senior when we first started dating
3. I definatly do not think that this age is a good one to date a senior. I am 15 and i would NOT go out with a 19 year old he has probably already had sex and is definatly going to try it on her give her a limit of about 2 or 3 years older id go with 2 but no matter what, i am sorry but she IS going to go out with him anyways and things WILL happen watch her like a hawk and be careful goodluck
4. well i am not a mother but i am a senior in high skool dating a freshman i am 18 she is 14 my advice to her is to realize all the ppl who will disapprove and trust me it will be most of society and to think of herself and what she wants if she still wants to date the guy then i say let her but keep a close eye on them
5. Depends on the guy if he seems like a guy who is more into a actual relationship why not if they like each other there is no problem as long as it doesn't get out of hand
6. Your daughter is just out of middle school, while her boyfriend could be on his way to college. I think that's quite a leap. Four years age difference before age 21 presents a huge gap in living experiences and maturity. Allow the young man over to your home (for dinner, TV, etc). Get to know "him" and "them" together. At 14, my children were only allowed to go out with others for short periods, they had early curfews, had to tell who they would be with, where they were going, what time they would be home, etc. I knew their friends and gave rides. That way I was reassured about the events and the companions. At times, I did verify the event at a home by calling the parent and offering to make a snack for the gathering, asking what time I should pick up my child, and simply confirming that there would be a parent present. Don't be intimidated. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure (or a lifetime change). YOU know YOUR daughter best. Grant her freedom in baby steps, keep communication open (both with her and her friends), let her know you trust her. The fact that you're asking this question means you have doubts about the situation. Trust your instincts. You and your daughter will make mistakes. Just pray they aren't life-altering.
7. It's normal! Just tell her to be careful and that if it starts to get serious then you want to meet him. Then you can be the judge :)