Many people are in such a hurry to progress their new relationships that they prematurely introduce what later become "casual dating experiences" to their children.

So, when is it appropriate to introduce your date to your kids?

When we find ourselves in the role of a single parent it is inevitable that at some point we are going to want to enter the social arena of dating again.

The wise parent will refrain from exposing their children to those we are just casually dating as we know that children are subject to building expectations and fears when their parents make any types of changes, including beginning to date.

When we are finding ourselves in need of adult companionship it is important to shield our children from building these fears and expectations whenever possible. Your children should be left out of your adult social life until such a time that you and your new partner have agreed that you are going to be serious about building a relationship.

In order to prevent copyright infringement, this blog has been condensed to an excerpt as it currently appears in Brigid's book "The Dating Game, Insights Into Affairs of The Heart" releasing in April 2010 and available at Amazon and fine book sellers everywhere.  Ask for it by name!

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