How common is dating violence among teens?
It’s a major health issue. One in five high school girls is physically or sexually hurt by a dating partner. One in three teens experience some kind of abuse in their romantic relationships. One in three teens say they are text messaged 10, 20, 30 times an hour by a partner keeping tabs on them. Are enough parents talking to their kids about dating violence? They think it’s not going to happen to them. Not my child. I can’t say that I blame them. I was clueless. I never would have believed it would happen to my child. Most parents think “Oh, they’re hitting you, just drop the guy and get out.” They have no clue of the dynamics, the psychological effects, the barriers to a victim leaving the relationship. Unless you understand that, you’re going to have one heck of a time trying to get your child out of that relationship. What are some of the red flags and what should teens and teachers be looking out for? Some of the warning signs are quick involvement, pressuring for a commitment earl
