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[ncp]

What would you do if you felt that your teenager was in a controlling/emotionally abusive relationship? How would you talk to him/her about it? Would you try to get them away from their partner? Keep closer tabs on them? What if they were convinced that they were in LOOOOOVE and you just didn't understaaaaaand (i.e. victim mentality)? What if you

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[failstoexist]

I would do everything I could to make sure they stayed connected to the outside world. Keep them involved in the family, keep them in activities and doing well in school, and hope that they can figure out a way to get out of it.

I might consider leaving a pamphlet about domestic violence out somewhere they might see it. But if I talk to them about it, it's only going to drive them further away from the family and into this jackass's arms. That's not to say I wouldn't take an opportunity to move our family for a job opportunity or something of the sort. I'd just keep a good eye on them, and allow them to see a therapist at any point if they seemed depressed or anxious or anything.

[triedthistwice]

I'd tell them my own experience with being with someone who is like that. And hopefully, that would scare them enough to dump the loser.

I thought I was in love, too. But, it's a fucking wake up call when your parents have to drill into your head that your boyfriend should not be coming over at 5am to pick out your outfits for you or making sure you brush your teeth so your morning breath won't "embarrass" them.

[barbie_]

Oh man, I don't know.

I was in an emotional abusive relationship that escalated into a physically abusive one when I was a teen. I probably wouldn't have listened to my parents we weren't that close.

I guess maybe I would tell them about my experiences and how the day I took the risk and left and severed all ties was the best day of my life.

[thexphial]

This is a hard question because there's so little anyone can do other than always make sure the person knows that they are not trapped, that you will support them, that they have options.

[stateofwhat]

A minor? I would take them out of it. I would also file a restraining order if I have to.

Of age...I would take them out of it. Kicking, screaming, whatever. I would drag them by their hair.