This past weekend I camped with my two sons and their families at a very nice campground, Groveland Oaks Country Park, about two hours north of Toledo. My 13 year old granddaughter, Kaitlyn, was happy because her boyfriend and his parents were also camping at the same place. This is a first boyfriend for her and her parents are keeping close tabs. With smart phones, my daughter-in-law, could find out where the two were at a certain time and then do a reconnaissance foray to make sure they were telling the truth. On the third day she insisted that said boyfriend, join us for dinner.Networking is not just for business, because it is all about developing relationships. Kaitlyn was resistant to bringing the boy around, probably because we would ask him "awkward" questions! (She's probably right!) But her mom explained to her, that until they get to know him they won't trust him. Sound familiar?
I will say that the young man did finally come for dinner and joined our crazy family. He is a little quiet and didn't make eye contact. So I think that is something parents need to teach their children -- how to make conversation with adults and also to look people in the eye.
Come to think of it, I guess we all need to practice that skill!
As a parent what awkward questions have you asked the new boyfriend or girlfriend or what ones were asked of you?
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What are your intentions with my son/daughter? It is the 1 question I have heard others use the most often, but also the 1 question that I won't ever ask when my daughter is old enough to date.
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