The single parents who get dating advice from their teenage children

PARENTS are turning to their teenage children for advice on what to wear, who to date and where to go out.

And after years of pestering their offspring about their whereabouts, a third of single mothers and fathers aged 50 and over have checked in with their children during an evening out.

One in three mums and dads looking for a new love interest admits asking the children for advice, according to a survey.

A third will ask what their children think of their outfit and the same number would trust

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SO many pension savers are raiding their pots before retirement that it has become a “new norm”, the financial regulator has warned.

In the wake of new pension freedoms, 72 per cent of funds are now plundered before the saver hits 65.

And a lack of consumer trust in pensions could lead to some workers missing out on them to make a character judgment about the person they are dating.

One in ten parents also asks his or her children to choose a dating profile picture.

And around half of over-50s have discussed sex frankly with their offspring.

However, not everyone feels so happy to share, with half of singles not telling their child they have met someone until a relationship becomes serious. more money or paying too much tax, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Pension changes launched in 2015 give over-55s more choice over how they use their pension pot, rather than buying an annuity.

More than half of pots accessed have been fully withdrawn, with 90 per cent of them below £30,000. About a third would not tell their children an embarrassing story which happened during a date, or let on if a date went badly.

Proving though, that they are still the ones in charge, three in four said they had not stopped seeing someone because their children did not like the person.

And half of parents would not hesitate to tell their children what they thought about their boyfriend or girlfriend.

Most feel more confident about dating than when they were younger – and admit they are now pickier about who they date, found the survey of 1,002 parents for dating website Ourtime.

Its dating expert Jo Hemmings said: “These findings show that, while there may be some parents who don’t feel ready to share their dating experiences with their children, those that do are happy to openly discuss sex as well as benefit from information and guidance regarding online dating, which could create a stronger bond between them.

“While some singles over 50 said they’d do things differently if they could go back in time, it’s clear they are ready to embrace dating again.”