No matter how old your daughter is, in your eyes as a father she will always be innocent and vulnerable. So when her date comes to the door to pick her up, it's natural to feel protective. After all, you were just like that when you were a strapping young man out on the prowl. Ask yourself, would you have let your daughter date you when you were that age? If you screen your daughter's dates as is suggested you may be able to sleep easier at night even when she's out past midnight.

Gauge his dressing style and judgment.

Is he appropriately dressed for a date with your daughter? His look should show thought and effort. This is important because often what a person wears reflects his overall level of judgment and motivation. Sport coat, combed hair and cologne are a good start. Camouflage pants, unkempt hair or a musty odor of cigarettes are not good.

Ask about tattoos and piercing.

Generally the more visible and in-your-face these are, the more they represent a cry for attention and a desire to be heard. Someone who is demanding, "Look at me, look how different I am!" may have trouble being sensitive to another person's needs. To be sure ask about the meaning of any of his body art or piercing, it may provide insight into his character.

Let the conversation stop.

See how he fills the pause. Beyond the obvious red flag references to your daughter's anatomy or his father being in the state pen, look for a knack for making small talk. Gabbing about current events, sports, or the weather, no matter how trivial, shows that he is polite and capable of carrying a conversation. Directly state what your expectations are and what his responsibilities are while he's out with your daughter.

What's his body language?

If he folds his arms, moves away, or fidgets he may be resisting what you are saying.

Check his car as they drive away.

Is it appropriate for his stage of life, or has he overextended himself financially for the sake of being noticed. This indicates the kind of choices he makes, which may have an effect on the decisions he makes' about your daughter. Even more crucial is the vehicles well maintained? Or are the vehicles accents, "over the top." Such as flashy big rims, mufflers, etc. This may also show where his priorities lie, which would be with himself and his own vanity.

Run a background Check

Ask your daughter for the guy's name beforehand and then search for him on popular teenage social websites such as MySpace, Facebook or YouTube. Any personal profiles or videos that turn up will give you an idea of his personality. Look closely at his favorite movies, books, games and friends. Remember, reality mimics fantasy. Many times criminals, when asked where they got their ideas, will state they saw it in a movie.

Don't be swayed by your girl's pleas to stay out of her life, she will thank you later when she is married to a respectful well rounded gentlemen.

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