To what degree should parents influence their teenagers' choices of dates and friends? Discuss.

Parents shouldnt determine who their children hangout with completely. Parents do have a say clearly if their children are with the scumbags and druggies but shouldnt set who their kids chill with. Parents should get to know the childs friends so they can give their advice as to how this person could affect them. Picking who their kids hangout with could cause unhappiness because the people they choice to hangout obviously make them feel the most comfortable and happy.