Maybe you’re a parent to a teenager, or you’re dreading the moment when your little one finally reaches those years. Either way, you’re in for a rude awakening: teen dating culture has taken quite a turn. MTV recently surveyed teens across the country for a new project entitled “High School Hallways.” From their social media usage to their high school habits, and yes, their dating lives, teens dished on all things romantic and otherwise. And The Stir learned these new habits are not what parents might expect. How’s teen dating changed since we were kids? Brace yourself for the truth: More from The Stir: 7 Faces Every Teenager Makes & Every Mom Knows More from The Stir: Teens & Slang: Do You Know What They’re Saying?! (TRIVIA) Overwhelmed yet? Teen dating now has taken a drastic turn, that’s for sure. But rest assured, there is one thing we all still have in common: Teens still have the same initial meeting spots. They meet their potential significant other through friends, school, and after-school activities — just like you did. Oh, and a word to the wise: if you’re glued into their Facebook to find out when they change their relationship status, you might be waiting for a while. According to a survey completed by the Pew Research Center, while many teens are still on the site, their regular usage has gone down by nearly 27 percent since spring 2014. If you’re friends with your child on Facebook, don’t expect to see many updates on their dating life… or even their status. Better keep your eyes — and ears — peeled for much bigger and more subtle clues. Is your teen dating? What’s a difference you’ve seen? Image via michaeljung/shutterstock
title: “9 Ways Teen Dating Has Changed Since We Were Kids” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-27” author: “Brian Hill”
Maybe you’re a parent to a teenager, or you’re dreading the moment when your little one finally reaches those years. Either way, you’re in for a rude awakening: teen dating culture has taken quite a turn. MTV recently surveyed teens across the country for a new project entitled “High School Hallways.” From their social media usage to their high school habits, and yes, their dating lives, teens dished on all things romantic and otherwise. And The Stir learned these new habits are not what parents might expect. How’s teen dating changed since we were kids? Brace yourself for the truth: More from The Stir: 7 Faces Every Teenager Makes & Every Mom Knows More from The Stir: Teens & Slang: Do You Know What They’re Saying?! (TRIVIA) Overwhelmed yet? Teen dating now has taken a drastic turn, that’s for sure. But rest assured, there is one thing we all still have in common: Teens still have the same initial meeting spots. They meet their potential significant other through friends, school, and after-school activities — just like you did. Oh, and a word to the wise: if you’re glued into their Facebook to find out when they change their relationship status, you might be waiting for a while. According to a survey completed by the Pew Research Center, while many teens are still on the site, their regular usage has gone down by nearly 27 percent since spring 2014. If you’re friends with your child on Facebook, don’t expect to see many updates on their dating life… or even their status. Better keep your eyes — and ears — peeled for much bigger and more subtle clues. Is your teen dating? What’s a difference you’ve seen? Image via michaeljung/shutterstock
title: “9 Ways Teen Dating Has Changed Since We Were Kids” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-15” author: “Tracy Oneal”
Maybe you’re a parent to a teenager, or you’re dreading the moment when your little one finally reaches those years. Either way, you’re in for a rude awakening: teen dating culture has taken quite a turn. MTV recently surveyed teens across the country for a new project entitled “High School Hallways.” From their social media usage to their high school habits, and yes, their dating lives, teens dished on all things romantic and otherwise. And The Stir learned these new habits are not what parents might expect. How’s teen dating changed since we were kids? Brace yourself for the truth: More from The Stir: 7 Faces Every Teenager Makes & Every Mom Knows More from The Stir: Teens & Slang: Do You Know What They’re Saying?! (TRIVIA) Overwhelmed yet? Teen dating now has taken a drastic turn, that’s for sure. But rest assured, there is one thing we all still have in common: Teens still have the same initial meeting spots. They meet their potential significant other through friends, school, and after-school activities — just like you did. Oh, and a word to the wise: if you’re glued into their Facebook to find out when they change their relationship status, you might be waiting for a while. According to a survey completed by the Pew Research Center, while many teens are still on the site, their regular usage has gone down by nearly 27 percent since spring 2014. If you’re friends with your child on Facebook, don’t expect to see many updates on their dating life… or even their status. Better keep your eyes — and ears — peeled for much bigger and more subtle clues. Is your teen dating? What’s a difference you’ve seen? Image via michaeljung/shutterstock
title: “9 Ways Teen Dating Has Changed Since We Were Kids” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-15” author: “Sarah Mcgee”
Maybe you’re a parent to a teenager, or you’re dreading the moment when your little one finally reaches those years. Either way, you’re in for a rude awakening: teen dating culture has taken quite a turn. MTV recently surveyed teens across the country for a new project entitled “High School Hallways.” From their social media usage to their high school habits, and yes, their dating lives, teens dished on all things romantic and otherwise. And The Stir learned these new habits are not what parents might expect. How’s teen dating changed since we were kids? Brace yourself for the truth: More from The Stir: 7 Faces Every Teenager Makes & Every Mom Knows More from The Stir: Teens & Slang: Do You Know What They’re Saying?! (TRIVIA) Overwhelmed yet? Teen dating now has taken a drastic turn, that’s for sure. But rest assured, there is one thing we all still have in common: Teens still have the same initial meeting spots. They meet their potential significant other through friends, school, and after-school activities — just like you did. Oh, and a word to the wise: if you’re glued into their Facebook to find out when they change their relationship status, you might be waiting for a while. According to a survey completed by the Pew Research Center, while many teens are still on the site, their regular usage has gone down by nearly 27 percent since spring 2014. If you’re friends with your child on Facebook, don’t expect to see many updates on their dating life… or even their status. Better keep your eyes — and ears — peeled for much bigger and more subtle clues. Is your teen dating? What’s a difference you’ve seen? Image via michaeljung/shutterstock
