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Dec 2022
44m 38s

Teens Obsessed With Love

Dr. Phil McGraw
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Teens are obsessed with love more than ever. Parents are concerned over measures their daughters take to keep a boyfriend. A poll asked teens about extreme behavior, some saying they had sex when the didn't want to. Parents, don't miss these safety steps.

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