Things You'll Need:
- Love for your children
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Step 1
Know the man you are starting or in a relationship with. Check him out. Does he have a criminal background? Is he a convicted or accused sex offender? Has a child protection agency banned him for being around children? Does he have children of his own he isn't allowed to see. This is all information you need to know. Take the time to find it out.
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Step 2
Don't introduce your children to every man you go out with. You should only introduce your children to men you are seriously considering making a commitment to.
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Step 3
Don't leave your children with your boyfriend unsupervised. This is especially important in the earliest stages of the relationship between your man and your kids. You should always be present and in control during their interactions.
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Step 4
Don't give your boyfriend any unnecessary information about your children. You don't want to give a potential predator information he might use to harm, harass, threaten or coerce your child.
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Step 5
Don't allow your boyfriend to discipline your children. Discipline your own children. As the parent, you are the one who should have authority over your child.
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Step 6
Pay attention to warning signs: inability to manage anger, drug and/or alcohol addiction, abusive behavior towards them and/or their children, hostility towards their children and criminal backgrounds. End the relationship at the first warning sign.
