My son has no interest in dating

Is it normal for a teenager to have no romantic interest?

It is very normal. Just because he doesnt talk with you about it, doesnt mean it isnt in his life. Most teens dont date or have public romantic interests but they do have a romantic interest.

Does my 16 year old son have a crush on Me?

A lot of 16 year olds may just be embarrassed to talk about romantic interests with their parents, so theres a chance he does have a crush on someone and you two just arent aware of it yet. Maybe try starting the conversation to see where it goes and what he says about it.

How can I Help my Son make friends with his friends?

I encourage him to spend more time with his friends and I always let him know that I’m available to drive him places. He also knows that he can have his friends over whenever he wants.

How many teens have never been in a romantic relationship?

Some 64% of teens indicate that they have never been in a romantic relationship of any kind (and 1% declined to provide their relationship status).

How do you deal with a teenager who has a love interest?

Allow your teen’s love interest to come to your home so you can keep tabs on what’s going on. Talk to your teen about what constitutes a healthy relationship. Healthy communication, mutual respect, trust, and kindness, are just a few of the things that should be at the center of a healthy relationship.

Are older teens more likely to be in a relationship?

These older teens also are significantly more likely to say they are currently in an active relationship, serious or otherwise (18% vs. 6% of younger teens).