I have to second that yikes. My kids are 11 and while 2 of them have someone of the opposite sex they like more than most there is no 'going out', 'cheating' or 'breaking up' or anything. The teachers getting involved adds to the insanity.

I would not see all that as innocent role playing either. If that is what is happening in elementary school, junior high must be something else.

My neck of the world is socially quite conservative- junior highs actually ban make-up and hair-dye. As a kid, I wouldn't be happy but as a parent...liking that.

I am interested in seeing what others are dealing with.

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