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avatar Anonymous

Should I let my 12 daugther play with boys

They play well together she's a good kid and so are the boys I watch them and they like each other

Question applies to ages: 11, 12, 13

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I think we should all be prepared for the fact that our children will always have friends of the opposite sex. When I was in high school my best friend was a guy and I would have been lost without him.

I also agree that as long as kids are supervised there is nothing wrong w/ them hanging out. What really cinched it for me was that you referred to it as "playing with boys." It sounds as if you see it as completely harmless and I think that is probably what it is.

The key is to make sure that YOU keep an eye on them without drawing any unnecessary attention to the fact that their being of the opposite sex is something to be concerned about. Like you stated...supervision is key!

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avatarAnonymous Well, I don't see why you shouldn't let her play with boys. I think as parents we make the mistake of being too over protective, in turn not allowing our children to make their own choices. so yeah, let her decide for herself.
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