[Teachldsseminary] Reply: Chat

[Lisa Maynard]

In reply to the post about the dating verus Boyfriend / Girlfriend, I think
> alot of this comes from where you live I grew up in England where alot of
> kids have girlfriends and boyfriends but don't "date" lots of people at
> once.  However I think it would be crazy to think that the "Dating" rule
> does not apply isn't that what having a boyfriend or girlfriend is? you are
> "Dating someone exclusively" which actually in my book is probally the main
> problem the For the Strength of youth book is addressing.


In the following excerpt from the book:
"When you begin dating, go in groups or on double dates. Avoid going
on frequent
dates with the same person. Make sure your parents meet those you date. You
may want to invite your dates to activities with your family. Plan dating
activities that are positive and inexpensive and that will help you get to
know each other. Do things that will help you and your companions maintain
your self-respect and remain close to the Spirit of the Lord" ("Dating,"
24–25).

I would say a boyfriend / girlfriend is the big issue.

Lisa
EMS Missouri







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> Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 07:25:59 -0700 (PDT)
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> Subject: [Teachldsseminary] QUES: Dating vs. Boyfriend / Girlfriend
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> We were focusing on Sections 21 and 22 this morning in seminary and were
> talking about words of our prophet for us today.  We were listing some of
> the topics that are covered in "For the Strength of Youth" and when I
> mentioned dating, one of the girls in the class asked whether "dating" also
> means having a boyfriend.  We were right at the end of class, so I let
> others respond for about 15 seconds, then I said that, either way, the
> prophet wants us to be careful.
>
> So I'll pose the question here:  Has the Church made any statements with
> respect to having a boyfriend / girlfriend, such as that we should not be
> pairing off before age 16?  Do you take the statements on dating to apply
> equally to the boyfriend / girlfriend topic as well?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Norm White
> Folsom, CA
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