Young Teenage Girls and Their Monsters

Everyday I look on-line and I see young teenage girls from the ages of 13-17 looking for advice on their boyfriends. Not only the first date, first kiss, asking one out, or breaking up with him for someone else; but they are asking for advice on what to do about their abusive boyfriends.

I find that to be very disturbing it is not like they do not already have a hard time growing up. They already have to deal with identity, hormone changes, and just fitting in or being rebellious in the first place but now; they have to worry about a very grown up problem of being abused by their fellow class mates. Do you remember when a boy use to hit you and it meant that he liked you? Today it is not that cute anymore. Now these boys are turning into the Ike Turner of their classrooms.

Now young girls are coloring their faces just to hide bruises bought on by their peers. These young girls are asking for advice as if they are grown women trying to get away from their abusive husbands. It does not make any sense to me. What has this world come to that a 13 year old has to wonder what to do? Are we as adults so caught up with ourselves that we cannot see past our noses and seeing that our daughters, nieces, granddaughters, and sisters are in physical trouble? Maybe we need to take a closer look to our children/siblings and see what is going on in their lives. Yes it is understood that you have to work and try to make a living, but if you cannot take a few minutes of your time to hold your child and let them know they are safe and loved then why did you have them in the first place.

My guess would be to have family nights, play games, go out, family meetings and anything that promotes family togetherness. I understand prices are rising and that things are chaotic but your prize and joy needs you. I believe it is very sad to see a 13 year old asking for help on line on how to get away from her abusive boyfriend! It is already hard being a teenager, do you remember? Let us try to make it a bit easier and if you are a teenager and know your friend is going through this issue, HELP HER!