This week's Couples Court involves a worry many parents are forced to confront at some point: a teenage daughter wanting to date an older, out-of-school boy.

But it gets even more complicated if the parents are separated and don't agree on the answer. Such is this case here ...

Dear Rik and Michele:
My 17-year-old daughter recently asked me if she could date a 21-year-old who has shown an extreme interest in her. My ex gave her permission even though she lives with me. I am outraged that he would do that without consulting me first.
I have no plans to allow my daughter to date "Brion." A 21-year-old only wants one thing and will use my daughter's naive nature to get it!
I'm worried if I tell my daughter that she can't date Brion that it will drive a wedge between us and make it hard for me to parent. I also don't want her to rebel and start doing things behind my back.
One of her friends was in a similar situation in the fall and is now pregnant with a 22-year-old man's baby.
If you were me, how would you handle this mess?

What's the call, jurors? Does the mom have any good options?

 

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