
there’s a lot of good stuff in these comments, i would also try to encourage them to ask for and prioritize consent. imo this starts with respecting their “no”, but also like if it’s direct advice make sure u emphasize that an awkward “is this okay” will ALWAYS be better than making someone uncomfortable
my 2 younger brothers are 14 and 16 this yr (i’m 19 in sept), i will always tell them not to be mean to girls they like, that’s very common for boys n i don’t understand it.. put in some effort let her know u like her n do things to continue showing that (notes, flowers-even the fake diy ones, etc) don’t be afraid of rejection. its better to let someone know how u feel and be shut down than to ignore the feelings.