If you were not brought to this pledge site by a physical pamphlet, then click around! Read some of the diary and the mission to understand what this pledge is asking, and hopefully you will feel it is important, as I do, and take the pledge!
My mission is to get the word out there to more parents about the issues amongst teenagers involving abuse in dating relationships. It is crucial for parents to be aware of the signs of dating abuse because sometimes our teenagers are suffering in silence. Parents need to make this issue verbalized and allow conversation about abuse into the home.

Parents and daughters/sons: Domestic violence among teens is a scary and real issue. You've been brought to this website by reading a pamphlet handed to you, explaining the signs of abuse in a relationship and some important things to know. Hopefully both parents and teenagers have read it together and discussed it with respect and love.
I ask that you read this pledge, and sign the guest book as a promise to yourself that you will uphold the pledge.
This is not asking for any money to go to an organization, it is simply asking for a written promise between you and your teenager to uphold respect for each other and recognize the value of your lives.
You can also sign the contributor section of the website if you so choose. If you do not feel comfortable writing your full name, you can always write, “I pledge”.


For Teenagers:
I, ______ pledge a promise to________ that I understand the signs of abuse in a relationship, and will only accept and expect respect from my partner. I pledge that if I ever feel threatened, scared or in danger that I will let my parent(s) know immediately and talk about the issue with them. I pledge to be careful and smart because I respect myself and deserve respect from my partner. I pledge to talk to my parent(s) whenever I am confused by my partners’ actions or need advice in my relationship. I pledge that I have discussed the resources in my area that I can go to if I ever feel threatened and wish to talk to another person; such has abuse hotlines and shelters. I make these promises because I recognize that I am worth it and deserve love and respect and will not enter the cycle of abuse.

For Parents:
I_______ pledge a promise to______ that I understand the signs of abuse in a young teenage relationship. I have discussed these issues with my daughter/son and we are honest and open about them. I promise that I have made an effort to create a safe and loving communication system to encourage my son/daughter to talk to me about these issues, and welcome discussion with open arms. I promote healthy loving relationships in my house, and will continue to help my son/daughter demand respect from their partners and to understand that abuse of any kind in not acceptable. I promise these things because my daughter/son is worth it, and I as a parent have the responsibility of instilling these values upon them.