what's so good that children have a boyfriend or a girlfriend?
465981
Well, it let's them explore...it helps them understand the opposite sex by sharing feelings, ideas, and experiences. Plus it keeps them from being lonely..
636926
Yes , they do. They dont know or dont understand that it takes two to make a child and also two to bring him/her up. Single parents are not  role models for their children. Children need to see a mother and a father in their house.Otherwise, they will grow being very unhappy children.
560112
i know people who have. it takes attention/energy away from the children to be channelled to the girlfriend/boyfriend. children sometimes become resentful; rarely turns out as a good situation. i work in child protection and abused children are often at the hands of their parents' gf/bf.\nbad idea all around. if i had children and somehow ended up single, i think i'd hold off on dating until they were older. the problem is that if you date someone with kids, you aren't going to love those children as much as your own unless you are absolutely amazing, and so many lie to themselves that they love their sig.other's kids but then they have a bio kid of their own together and suddenly that child is more important- your own flesh and blood. i'm dead serious i see this all the time.
130895
hey! i dont know why have a boyfriend! well i dont have a boy friend now! but maybe later i will have one. and it is fun to have a boyfriend so thats why!
865065
I have boys and girls. I think boys are much easier.. Girls are decieving..they try to hide everything they do. Boys are not as sneaky. The only thing I have to worry about is them wearing and using condoms. None of my kids do drugs or drink. LL.
440788
I'm fine with it. my past 2 relationships have been with women who have kids.it all depends on the the type of guy you are,if your guy who really like kids like me, then it won't be a problem.it's only a problem if the female is looking for a father for her kids more than a boyfriend or husband.I love kids and relate to them very well,hell I still watch cartoons and play video games so for me it's all good.
1042332
Children never want to see their father with anyone other than their mother.  You and your boyfriend have to decide what your relationship is and then discuss it with the children.  Tell them that you want to include them in your relationship and hope that you can all find a way to do that.  You will have to be prepared to accept their answer whatever it may be.
433058
The question assumes it's "good" to be a daddy's girl.  I disagree with that belief.  Neither daddy's girls and mama's boys have the ability to "be themselves". They both live under the shadow of the supervision parent, which stunts the individuals ability to express themselves or learn for themselves.  The concept of a daddy's girl being "good" probably comes from the idea that those girls "get what they want" from daddy. Whereas, with mama's boys, you can really see how the child is stuck in the role of child.
170576
From past experience it complicates relationships and it is not easy to get along most of the time.  I always go by these wise words... "One family per household" meaning only one family under one roof.  Boyfriend, girlfriend and kids. or husband wife and kids.  Not extra family members that dont include kids and parents.
270691
Because thay want you to think thay will make a good partner. You can hope it will last. Don't sleep with them until you are sure you want them in your child's life
867975
When my children were young, I was told to keep them close to me early on and they'll be confident as they grow up. Sure enough it worked. My kids could go places and be comfortable with people while they grew up as they had been very close while learning to be independant.
56876
I don't think it is any higher/or lower than no children in a relationship. Never get married or stay in a bad marraige for the sake of the kids. Thay can feel tension and all the awful stress that goes w/ a bad relationship. They will thank you for it later. Believe me, kids want you to be happy, not miserable.
154376
The term boyfriend and girlfriend in 5th grade is not the same as dating.  In 5th grade having a girl/boyfriend consists of talking or IMing.  Dating is a bit different.  And no if you dont want to have that kind of special friend then  no you are not supposed to.  You will know when you are ready.
411871
Otherwise known as a friend with benefits...when a boy and a girl are able to have a friendship (usually a very good one) and also have sex together. No strings attached...no hurt feelings...no committments. Just friends having fun
272519
it's great nieces or nephews. I have some :)
1075159
both & why do you ask such a dumb question? Kids need both parents in their lives,whether the parents are together or not. Sure don't know where you're coming from with this question.
232309
As long as he's 9. Besides, boyfriends aren't really boyfriends before middle school. Just very awkward guy-friends that will occasionally hold your hand.