love advice?

my 17 year old neice and her boyfriend of 2 years split recently. since then she has met a new guy and wants to date him but isn't ready yet emotionally. also her mother does not want her seeing anybody or even getting to know this boy well. i feel stuck in the middle when she asks me for advice! what should i do?

Tell her what you feel. Nothing else. And remember she may make mistakes, and later on not make the same ones when the stakes are much higher.