I wrote this post for Girls with Dreams:

How do parents teach their teen daughter that they have to learn whether or not a guy is only interested in sex?  It is important dating lesson, one that teens are learning earlier and earlier.

Here are a few tips I like to give teen girls when they start thinking about boys and dating:

1) Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Boys can be smooth talkers.  One thing I try to impress upon girls (even on my 23 year-old friends) is that girls read way more into language than boys.  Some boys—not all, might stretch the truth if it means they will get to hook-up with you.  That is why listening to actions, is almost more important than listening to words.  Does he say he cannot wait to see you, but forgets to call? Does he say that he does not care if you hook-up, but then is very physical when you see each other?

2) Learn to Read Faces

Most people actually display most of their emotions on their faces.  Teen boys especially are not very good at hiding their true emotions.  This can be a great way to see if he is telling the truth and h