‘My Partner Hates The Idea Of My Daughter Having A Boyfriend’

Dealing with your teens first relationships are an almost inevitable part of parenting, but what if even the idea of it makes you uncomfortable? This week Ginni and Jo hear from a listener who's husband refuses to talk to their daughter about dating, and she's not sure what to do.

Plus, is a lock on a teen's bedroom door a good idea?

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Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

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