Myths about dating violence:
Abuse in teen relationships is not that common or serious.
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Surveys show that violence is experienced in 28% of teen relationships.
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It is not just an adult problem.
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We have to be more aware of teens experiences.
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Girls like the abuse or else they wouldn't put up with it.
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Girls stay in abusive relationships for many reasons.
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For adolescent girls there is a rigidity in conforming to female gender role expectations, specifically the expectation that her status depends on her attachment to a male.
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Violence only happens between people who are poor or members of a minority.
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Abusive relationships occur among a11 classes, races, and cultural groups. An abusive relationship can happen to anyone.
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