Trigger Warning; mentions of interpersonal violence, child grooming, and rape

“We grown up with certain values, because of religion, and culture, and family- and remembering to respect those values within ourselves and those that we love is something to keep in mind for all of us. No matter our age.”

In our fourth episode, Leen and Saba discuss some important elements of the teen dating scene. We explore some of the factors that play into teenage romance, how it can impact emotional growth and wellbeing, as well as some unhealthy/abusive patterns we sometimes observe in these relationships.

We do not hold a particular stance on teenage dating, but attempt to provide some insight through the lens of a teenager. Importantly, we also put our adult caps on and discussed how parents, mentors, and adults involved  ...