Tell him that before he goes on his date this weekend, he needs to have "The Big Talk" with either you, or your husband. Inform him that this will take at least an hour, and he'll need to take notes, because there will be a 25-question quiz at the end, and he has to pass the quiz in order to go on his date this weekend. Ask him if he'd rather have "The Big Talk" with you, or your husband (giggle quietly at the terrified look on your husband's face when you say this!).
By this time your son's face will be bright red . . .but he will not dare stomp off or talk back to you, because he very much wants to go on the date with his girlfriend.
Leave the room, saying you have to find the books he needs to read before "The Big Talk." Tell him to stay where he is--he will, because he wants to go on the date . . .
Before he leaves for the afternoon, give him a big hug. He'll allow you to, so he can go on his date!
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