In the psychology today article It’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by Sherry
Hamby Ph.D, Hamby states the difference between normal and violent adolescent behavior in dating. Hamby pointed out in the article that it is normal for teens to begin interest in “romantic relationships”, and a parent knows this. However, how does a parent know there is violence involved? Sherry Hamby phonated that teens do not instantly know how to date, they have to practice, “children do not learn to walk on their first attempt, they don't get toilet-trained overnight and all sorts of developmental milestones from tying their shoes to riding a bicycle to learning to read take practice, practice, practice. Practice” (Hamby). It is believed that dating is