- Be honest with your child without taking them on the emotional roller-coaster of a best friend on Sex And The City.
- Don't bring your child on your dates.
- Don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend sleep at your house when your child is there. Check Out Dating For Parents
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| Do introduce only those people who you think will become ”regular fixtures”. Do NOT have a constant parade of new people coming in and out of the house. Do gradually introduce the concept, |
emphasizing that this is something all adults do.
Do NOT spring the idea of dating on your kids.
Do remember that dating is a time for you -- as an adult. It's okay to take time for yourself.
Do NOT bring your kids with you on every date.
Do listen to their concerns, but be clear that this is not something for them to decide.
Do NOT allow your children’s concerns to dominate your actions.
Do create an atmosphere of open, honest communication - and make sure to include your ex-partner so your kids don’t feel any confusion or torn loyalties.
Do NOT ask your kids to keep your dating life a secret, and do NOT EVER ask your children to lie for you about your dating, or anything else for that matter. Under no circumstances is teaching (or encouraging) children to lie a good thing.
