It amazes me how dating has changed over time but yet has the same meaning. 
Back in the day, it was expected that a boy goes to the girls home and gets permission from the parents in order to take her out (to get to know each other).
After the initial acceptance from the parents the boy returns at a designated time to pick up the girl and take her from her home for their date. The date is usually planned by the boy in order to woe the girl. After the all expense paid date, the boy returns the girl to her home walking to the door and hoping for a kiss goodbye. If the girl was pleased with the date she acknowledges it and they plan to do it again.
Well let me tell you, as a parent I wish I was back in the day.
This daughter who spends endless hours texting has broken off a disastrous relationship and began to befriend a boy via texting and the famous myspace. I should mention he is from the same school and not a complete stranger. With her very active schedule of soccer practice, work, cheerleading practice and SAT class she is trying to make time to meet this new boy of interest.
She confronts her father with the plan to go to soccer and cheer and then when this boy gets off work she will drive to his house "to hang out" I DON'T THINK SO!!! It is requested that this boy come over to meet Dad and then the two can "hang out" at daughters home or go to local deli or Ice cream shop.
Daughter becomes livid "Its not a date" she tries to convice her father. She state this boy wants "to get to know her" not DATE her. Since when did dating mean something other then getting to know each other???
I am amazed of how the new generation tries to justify the way they do things. And it is even more amazing that many parents accept their explanations and allow it to continue.
Teens today have so much more to worry about and yet they want to be so carefree and careless.
Am I the only parent that is still insisting on meeting the friends of my children?
If so, we only have ourselves to blame for the issues that our kids are facing today. When did parents lose their right to authority in their own home?
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