Chapter 1: The Love Lockdown
Scenario:
Your 16-year-old comes home and says, "Mom, I think I'm in love."
But you remember telling them not to date until they're 30.
They want advice, but you're torn between "protect them at all costs" and "let them learn."
What would you do?
Do you lock them up, hand them a chastity belt, and throw away the key?
Or do you sit them down, grab snacks, and talk about what a healthy relationship actually looks like—even if it means cringing through the "birds and bees" talk?