266: Should I Let My Teen Be Intimate at Home?

266: Should I Let My Teen Be Intimate at Home?

From Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life by Dr. Lisa Damour

April 7, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

Dr. Lisa Damour discusses how to approach the topic of teen intimacy and relationships with parents.

Wondering how to talk to your teen about relationships and intimacy? Clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour has the research-backed answers.Your teenager is in a relationship, and now you're asking yourself a question you never thought you'd have to answer: Do I allow this in my home? This is a tough topic to face, but avoiding it doesn't protect our kids. Honest, values-based conversation does. Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan unpack what the research actually says about teen intimacy, why your discomfort is valid, and how to respond in a way that reflects your family's values without leaving your teen without guidance. 💡 YOU'LL LEARN: - What developmental psychology actually says about teens in relationships, and where the real concerns lie - Why your instinct to set boundaries in your own home is not only valid, but worth acting on - What today's data reveals about teen intimacy that will likely surprise you - A simple four-question framework for talking to your teen about healthy, mutual, and safe relationships - What one country's approach to these conversations can teach us about getting better outcomes for our kids ________________ Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens…

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Hosts: Dr. Lisa Damour, Reena Ninan

Topics covered

  • teen relationships
  • intimacy
  • parenting
  • boundaries
  • communication

Keywords

  • teen intimacy
  • parenting advice
  • healthy relationships
  • developmental psychology
  • family values

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