I technically can't "date" until I turn 16. I've had boyfriends before but not ones you actually go on single dates with and things like that. My parents are okay with that kind of thing, but what if a guy actually asks me out? What should I do then? Thanks!
A suggestion would be having dinner at either your home or your boyfriends home. Spending time together in groups of your friends, or with your families.
Most parents main concerns for a teenager dating is that they will make bad choices when dealing with sex. That is why they have the age restriction. At 16 they may feel you will be better able to make a responsible choice.
But it may put their mind at ease, and show them thier little girl can be responsible if she comes to them and tells them that she really cares for this boy, wants to spend time with him, but understands thier concerns, and wants to try to work out a compromise they (yoru parents) can live with.
More than likely they will be very proud of you for coming to them and trying to have a mature conversation on the subject.
I have a 13 year old daughter myself. And this subject has come up in our home. Compromising and allowing her to see a boy she likes at our home for dinner or watching tv, has worked out very well. She gets a little ground to show she is mature and we get some more time to get use to the fact she is growing up. ;) [ MystikalAngel's advice column | Ask MystikalAngel A Question ]
tcklebunni answered Tuesday January 31 2006, 8:01 pm: I'm 15 and not allowed to date either. What I would do is lie. But since you're a good girl we can take a diffrent approach:D. 1. You could say 'mom,dad, can I date?' or you could ask them if you can go to the movies with a guy friend. and sya it's not a date. techinically it won't be because guys nvr say that it's a date. [ tcklebunni's advice column | Ask tcklebunni A Question ]
specialk answered Tuesday January 31 2006, 1:01 am: Go on group dates with him and a bunch of friends. You wont be technically lying to your parents.. just look at it as a chance to hang out with a guy outside of school, not necessarily a date. hope i helped!
ratpakgirl answered Monday January 30 2006, 7:02 pm: Try seeing if your parents will let you go on a double date. My parents are similar, and don't want me to go alone on a date for a while, but if I have some friends nearby it's fine. If your mom/dad give in, talk to your friends and tell them how important it is to you, and that you will pay them back somehow later. .like an IOU
Hope that helps,
Liz [ ratpakgirl's advice column | Ask ratpakgirl A Question ]
megz2009 answered Monday January 30 2006, 6:12 pm: hi, this may sound crazy but it might work. If you really really like the guy that asks you out calmly tell your parents that you were asked out and you are interested in this boy. If they are like most parents they will ask a ton of questions(mine are exactly the same way, lol) Tell them that you would like for them to meet with the guy and have him over for dinner sometime. That way your parents will have the chance to like this guy too. Dating is so much easier with your parents blessing. This is also good for picking out the good guys from the bad. A good guy would be willing to meet your parents. Good luck with the dating game! ~Luv Megz2009 [ megz2009's advice column | Ask megz2009 A Question ]
t0xicParadiSe answered Monday January 30 2006, 5:59 pm: If you really like the guy then you should totally say yes to him.
Explain to him the situation you are in about dating.
I'm sure he will understand considering he likes you and wants to go out with you.
You can also try talking to your parents about this when the time comes.
TheLoveDoctor answered Monday January 30 2006, 5:59 pm: you should say yes to them and go with the flow. if you're worried about what your parents think then you may have to do some lieing. but most of the time it will be totally worth it. honesty is the best policy, but when your a teen its basically your job to do crazy things and test the world around you to see how far you can go and get away with things. [ TheLoveDoctor's advice column | Ask TheLoveDoctor A Question ]
melissa answered Monday January 30 2006, 5:24 pm: if i have feelings for someone..it doesnt matter if im not allowed to date..i would still say yes to the guy and work around the parents. so if you get asked out and you like the guy..say yes :) [ melissa's advice column | Ask melissa A Question ]
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