my boyfriend is will be 17 in july. and i will be 15 in june. we have been dating for a like 3 and a half months, and we are both really happy together. the only real problem is my parents. they like him and all, but they just don't really want me dating. its not even the fact that he is older, but its the fact of my just going out on a date. oviously they know him and i know his parents too, but he ust got his lisence and he wants to take me out to dinner. my parents don't want me to go in the car with him driving. there is like nothing i can do to convince them either. they automatically think he is a bad driver, just because he just got it. i just don't know what to do. i'm so irritated that i have to say "sorry, i can't my rents won't let me" every single time he freaking asks me. please, anyone with help. it would be greatly appreciated. any tips too. and don't say like have your parents get to know him better and such, because they know him. and they like him. and they know i really like him.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? Elcee answered Wednesday May 2 2007, 6:30 am: From a parent's point of view it is very hard to actually let your children be a passenger in any newly qualified drivers car. We are very aware of the risks that new drivers take - not because they are daredevils but because they lack good road experience. Also, there are a lot of other drivers out there who don't care less about other road users and can be very reckless. Most parents will bite their tongues and pray hard that their children get home safe, however occasionally the worst happens and their child will never come home again.
I think that the suggestion of a parent taking a ride with your boyfriend is a very good one. I also think that if your parents had a chat with your boyfriend's parents, they may be able to come up with a solution together. It won't always be like this and be grateful that your parents care enough to be concerned. I hope that everything works out well in the end.
christina answered Tuesday May 1 2007, 8:43 pm: Talk to your parents about it. Tell them to let you go out on this date. If they're concerned about his driving, they can follow you until you guys get to the restaurant. If they don't like his driving, then he won't drive you anywhere anymore, and if they do, then the privelege is continued. Tell them that if you come back in one piece, then they should let you.
When you talk to them, talk calmly. Don't get loud, and don't get an attitude. The more you do that, the more your answer will be the same; "No."
If they don't change their minds, then just accept it. As long as you live under their roof, you follow their rules, whether you agree/like them or not. [ christina's advice column | Ask christina A Question ]
iwubyewbby answered Tuesday May 1 2007, 8:40 pm: Hey,
I am turning 14 in July and during last summer I dated a 16 year old and my parents didn't want me dating him either. Don't worry this happens to a lot of people. What I had them do is just to chill and told them times I will be home and gave them permission to call my cellphone whenever so they can reach me at all times to know everything is okay. If you don't have a cell phone and he does then give them his number just make sure they put into consideration that his family is paying for his cellphone or that he is so they don't call too too much. If neither of you have cell phones or if you want to do this too, let them know what resturaunt your going to and where your going after. Just make it so they can trust him and you together and make it a safe inviroment for them to trust.
Ashumms answered Tuesday May 1 2007, 8:34 pm: You should ask your parents to ride along with your boyfriend just so they can see that he is a safe driver. After riding with him, they will realize that they can trust him behind the wheel. Also, on the plus side, he will drive extra safe with your parents on board so they'll give him permission. I hope this works for you!! [ Ashumms's advice column | Ask Ashumms A Question ]
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