Dating, Relationships, and Consent: The Talk

My adult child [Initials] ([Age], [Their Disability]) is [What's Going On]. I want to support them having relationships and I'm scared of them being hurt or taken advantage of. How they communicate and understand things: [Communication]. What we've talked about so far: [So Far]. Help me: 1) give me a plain, respectful way to talk about what a good relationship looks like and what a bad one looks like, in words they'll understand, 2) teach consent both ways — their right to say no, and that other people can say no — with concrete examples, not abstractions, 3) give me the warning signs of exploitation to watch for and a way to check in without interrogating, 4) tell me what safety agreements are reasonable for an adult and which ones cross into controlling them, 5) suggest where they could meet people safely. Treat [Initials] as an adult with a right to privacy and a love life. No fear-mongering, no infantilizing.