LifesNoStoryBook answered Sunday July 24 2005, 12:20 am: You shouldn't date behind your parents back because if you slipped and got caught, the consequences could be worse and they could become even more strict. But waiting til you are 20? You legally become an adult at the age of 18. They can't keep you from dating once you're legal. Maybe you should try talking to parents into getting them to lower the dating range..Maybe to like 16.
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Lauren_E_x3 answered Saturday July 23 2005, 11:15 pm: Heres what I think...show your parents that your a mature adult then talk to them about this whole dating situation....bring a guy over that you know your parents will aprove of! Come home on time and don't take any risks ;) if you show your parents you r able to handle going out on a date, or having a bf in general your parents might let you go out on another date!
hope i helped!!
BabyXxX answered Saturday July 23 2005, 10:12 pm: no no no dont date behind your parents back, if you do that they always find out in the end and there's always consiquences.. they might not let you GO OUT with a group of friends, sit you parents down and talk to them about it, let them know your responsible enough to handle a relationship.. i hope i helped..
oxshortstufffxo answered Saturday July 23 2005, 9:05 pm: a lot of my friends were in the same situation an they did it behind their parents' bakks. one of my frends parents found out when they saw her wit her bf. they thought they looked soo cute together that she didnt get in trouble, but she did get the whole "talk" about u-kno-what. but i think you should do it behind their bakk bcuz only you kno when your ready 4 a relationship. [ oxshortstufffxo's advice column | Ask oxshortstufffxo A Question ]
ForbiddeN answered Saturday July 23 2005, 8:43 pm: well im not trying to be rude or anything but go over what you type ok? I know how it is though you type something and you dont know that you have made this mistake everyone does it. But It depends on how old you are now. If your 11 or older then you should date behind their back. They will never know but only date the one that is WORTH your time, not some guy that will just make you cry and believe me when you find the one that is worth your tears he will NEVER make you cry! [ ForbiddeN's advice column | Ask ForbiddeN A Question ]
devilspawn_666 answered Saturday July 23 2005, 8:26 pm: Dating behind your parents' back never works well in the end. If they figure out what you're doing, you won't be allowed to date until you're like 45... Depending on how old you are, it might be possible to compromise with them. I bet they're just scared that you'll end up dating some guy that's a scumbag... Maybe if your family and the guy (or girl)'s family got together with your family for dinner, or maybe you could talk them into letting you and your date watch a movie in the living room while they ate dinner in the kitchen or dining room. I bet if they got to know the guy (or girl) you want to date, they'd probably be okay with it. [ devilspawn_666's advice column | Ask devilspawn_666 A Question ]
Teza answered Saturday July 23 2005, 7:30 pm: Woah... 20! I defenetlly would but your parents dont seem to understand that 20 is a really long time.. depends on how old you are right now. You should try talking to them about it if you havent already. [ Teza's advice column | Ask Teza A Question ]
poa answered Saturday July 23 2005, 7:19 pm: Date behind your parents blood alcohol content? Behind as in under that amount? Because I suggest you date completely sober, you never know when you will meet a date rapist or a dope fiend. [ poa's advice column | Ask poa A Question ]
vchicka15 answered Saturday July 23 2005, 7:09 pm: well first id talk to my parents about it, tell them youll be responsible and try working something out with them. dont say things like, "everyone my age dates!".. talk in calm tones and dont flip out if you dont get your way. if none of this works.. id probably date behind my parents back :-P [ vchicka15's advice column | Ask vchicka15 A Question ]
t0xicParadiSe answered Saturday July 23 2005, 6:51 pm: you should really talk to your parents about that one
20 years old? thats like an age where you could get married
if tha doesnt work then i would date behind their back
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ncblondie answered Saturday July 23 2005, 6:28 pm: I wouldn't suggest going behind your parents back since chances are they will find out anyway and just get stricter. Talk to your parents and see if they will consider letting you go on group dates or double dates. They may simply not feel comfortable about you being on a date online since sometimes people are pushed into things they're not ready for yet, like sex. By offering a compromise, you're getting to date while they're not worried about you being alone on a date.
P.S.-Once you're 18, it's your choice and your parents can't really have a say-so in whether you date or not.
blondebombshell33 answered Saturday July 23 2005, 6:04 pm: YES! hahaha! i'm sorry... but its true! 20 years old?! i want to be with the person i'm gonna marry by that time! and plus when you turn 18, your a legal adult.. so your parents dont have any say anyways! just be honest... try talking to them about it and if they dont compromise... say you'll go on group dates, or they'll have to meet the guy before you can go out with him or you'll give them the exact place your going, and when your gonna be back.. stuff like that will make them trust you more and maybe let you date before your 20! good luck doll!
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rockergurl36 answered Saturday July 23 2005, 6:03 pm: That's way too harsh. You have to talk to them. Tell them that it isn't fair to hold you back so much. That you need to live your life and that they're holding you back from happiness by doing this to you.hope i helped! [ rockergurl36's advice column | Ask rockergurl36 A Question ]
Karen answered Saturday July 23 2005, 5:54 pm: If I was stuck in your situation, I would date behind my parent's back but don't do what I would do. Once you're eighteen, you're legal and you can actually date. Why twenty? You can always talk to your parents and let them know how you feel. If you like someone now, invite them over your house as a friend so your parents can get to know him and help change their minds about you dating. Not dating until your twenty is strict, when you're a legal adult at the age of eighteen. [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
advicegal26 answered Saturday July 23 2005, 5:51 pm: NO, dont date behind your parents back, if you choose to it will only create more problems for you down the road...instead what you can do is just tell them how you feel and compromise dating is not everything though it may be for you now!even if you dont get your way and dont get to date right this year or next its not thee end of the world...though you can tell your parents how responsible you are or how much that their love has inspired you!! ***GL*** [ advicegal26's advice column | Ask advicegal26 A Question ]
WhenTheSunGoesDown answered Saturday July 23 2005, 5:49 pm: Hun Waiting till your twenty to date is an awfully long time! I would date behind there back. Just make sure they dont find out. And after a while maybe try to persuid them its not such a bad idea but ya i would do it. *Live life to your fullest* Just dont regret anything that you do! Hope i helped! Good Luck!
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Mackenzie answered Saturday July 23 2005, 5:43 pm: Honestly, that's what I would do if MY parents were THAT strict on ME. However, I'm not encouraging you to disobey your parents, so have you tried talking to them about this??? Perhaps you can bring him around [without them knowing.. or even without dating him], so they learn to like the boy. Then a few months later, mention it then. And in the meantime, maybe you could sit them down and have a calm, mature debate on this? Goodluck! :D [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
exyweetee99 answered Saturday July 23 2005, 5:42 pm: well i do think 20 is a BIT extreeme!!! just try to do a few lil extra thing around the house to show them that you are responsible!!! i was aloud to date ay 13 so i didnt have that problem!! but this is what i wood have done!!^^ [ exyweetee99's advice column | Ask exyweetee99 A Question ]
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