Question Posted Wednesday January 9 2008, 10:37 pm
13/f
my parents won't let me have a boyfriend only because they didnt date people until they were in college. i know they want to protect me but this is really bothering me because everyone else is going off and having fun with there boyfriends when i can't have one.
so does anybody know any things i could persuade them with? i dont want to bring it up like I WANT TO HAVE A BOYFRIEND. i just want it to kind of..come into the conversation. if you know what i mean, but any help is fine. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
girlwander answered Thursday January 10 2008, 2:53 pm: hmm just because everyone wants one doesn't mean u should have one to. i used to want one when i was 13 but then i had a really good guy friend that i went out with. and wen we weren't dating anymore it was really hard...... so i suggest protect your heart until your older. my mom always told me that ppl should only date when there old enough to marry. and some of my friends have gotten in so much trouble because they got a bf and did stuff.... [ girlwander's advice column | Ask girlwander A Question ]
BabyC answered Thursday January 10 2008, 11:52 am: I remember when i was that age my parent's wouldn't let me date nobody and i mean nobody at all. But you have to proove to them that you not goin to do nothihg wrong and that you mature enough to handle it. Don't be scared just relaxed and tell them how it is. [ BabyC's advice column | Ask BabyC A Question ]
emibabyxlove answered Thursday January 10 2008, 8:35 am: When I was that age, my parents were the same way. I got a boyfriend that my parents liked, and they met him and his family. That changed their mind. You have to prove to them that you're not stupid and you're not going to let guys walk all over you. Another way is to go on group dates with one of your friends, it makes parents feel more comfortable with it. [ emibabyxlove's advice column | Ask emibabyxlove A Question ]
yEEyEEbREbRE answered Thursday January 10 2008, 3:47 am: That's how my parents were ( they just don't understand, do they?), but if you feel like you're ready, then go ahead. It has to be what you want! My parents are really OLD school and didn't get it. So what I did, I met a guy talked on the phone and met the guy with friends. How will they know who's on the phone? I hope you have a cell phone, too! If they do find out your talking to a guy, he's just your friend from school, DUH! Hahaha. Because you are "getting to the point where guys become friend with girls..." hahahha. I know I'm encouraging you to lie, but sometimes parents just don't understand when you're ready! But in a few years you'll realize that "omg I was so young... there was no point in having a guy..." buuut... you only live once! Make sure you be safe and always keep your dignity and follow your gut. Don't be like every other girl, be different so guys will find you irresistable! [ yEEyEEbREbRE's advice column | Ask yEEyEEbREbRE A Question ]
Dimples3665 answered Thursday January 10 2008, 3:12 am: I think I may be able to help with this one. Let me start by asking, " If everyone jumped off a bridge would you do it too?" Just because everyone else is doing it is not a good reason. That answer never worked for me and I doubt it will work for you. I think that they are just trying to protect you and they dont want you to get hurt. You also need to understand where they are coming from. To start with, you might want to ask them if you can go to a movie or go study with a boy before you ask to have a boyfriend. You need to get to know a guy first. Asking parents to let you date is not a good way to start out. You have to gradually work your way to that. So just start with the movie or the studying thing. I hope I have helped. [ Dimples3665's advice column | Ask Dimples3665 A Question ]
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