2006-07-02 17:22:55 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
yes it is,
2006-07-02 17:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not normal. At 17 you're almost an adult and if you don't get to practice being one, what will you do next year when you really are one. If you're parents taught you right from wrong and proper behavior they need to be able to trust that you will follow their example and be OK.
My parents didn't let me date until I was 16, which wasn't a bad age, really. But I also didn't get to go to parties, dances and other social functions where I could learn to socialize. It's been hard all my life, as I've always been a wallflower and backwards socially- feeling like I'm different and not knowing how to behave.
It could be that they're just afraid, as it's a rough world out there, more now then ever. Let them read these replies, and discuss the replies with them. Get a dialog going on the subject and help them understand that you need to get out and learn to socialize- and yes, you remember all the things they taught you about being careful and not doing anything stupid....
2006-07-03 00:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by niteowl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One quick thing before I begin: Please try to type properly.
Anyways.
It depends on what this 17 year old girl does. If she's heading to a drinking party, or to a possibly unsafe area, then it's understandable. Maybe the parents grounded her for doing something, or maybe she needs to do something, like homework or chores. If you're speaking -about- someone, and not -as- someone, there's even more reasons: I've purposely told my friends my mom won't let me because either I know I'll feel unsafe, or perhaps I'm just too tired and don't want to upset my friend by saying that I don't want to. Sometimes my mother does say I'm not allowed, and unlike many of my friends, I usually listen to her (unless I'm upset, but then I'm not gone long, usually for just a quick walk to clear my head.)
If you're this girl, then look at your situation. Why aren't you allowed? Can you change this? Don't just sneak out; you'll get into worse trouble. If you're the friend, girlfriend/boyfriend, or an associate of this girl, shrug it off. She has her reasons.
2006-07-03 00:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by Kage D, 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with that. These days it wouldn't be considered mainstream, since some girls begin going out in like 3rd grade, and get pregnant at 12 or 13. But it won't. I'm a 19 year old guy and haven't gone out with anybody. And no, it isn't because I'm a loser. I was actually prom king. It's because I choose not to. My parents wouldn't want me to, but they actually never told me not to, i just kinda pulled it out on my own. It's just a distraction. You should be focusing on your grades and school and sports if you're into it.
Listen to your parents, they know what's best although it doesn't always seem that way. And another thing, if a guy asks you out and your say no because of your parents and he's like "that's BS, you should be able to do whatever you want, you don't have to listen to them". You just be like "look FOOL they're my parents they mean more to me than you, if they say something I ain't gonna disobey them because of you!" It might be hard, especially if you like the guy, so phrase it however you like.
Be cool and stay in school!
2006-07-03 00:33:55 · answer #4 · answered by Syed H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you're living on your parents house right now. They make the rules. once your out you can do what you want. They just want to kep you innocent as long as they can. I'm 16 and my parents still don't want me to date. However I would let my kids date at 16 and 17.
2006-07-03 00:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know you should really listen to your parents. They are only looking out for your best interest. Not all experiences are good for a girl your age to go through. You should be lucky because there are a lot of parents that don't give a squat about their kids.
2006-07-03 00:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Vira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably not considered normal in this day and age, but it is definitely something that 17 year old will be thankful for in the future!
2006-07-03 00:27:01 · answer #7 · answered by ProZack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal, but not healthy for her. Usually due to parents not willing to deal with reality but hoping that Rapunzel would not escape the tower.
BTW, in college, the wildest kids were the ones who were repressed in high school and didn't know how to handle their new found freedom.
2006-07-03 00:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by diesel_pusher2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its perfectly normal- most people dont seriously date or go out until college anyway- i couldnt "date" until i was 16 and at that time i lived in a SMALL town where everyone knew everyone and made some bad choices about the guys b/c for all i knew, they were all that i would ever be around- NOT TRUE!!! its OKAY! dont worry u'll get to go out soon!
2006-07-03 00:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by K8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately yeah. My dad was very strict. I didnt date till I was 17..I wish it would have been more like 20. I got married and divorced before I was 21. UGH. I think they are just looking out for you. (IF I ONLY KNEW NOW WHAT I DIDNT KNOW BACK THEN)
2006-07-03 00:26:43 · answer #10 · answered by untamed1971 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should start dating about 14 or 15
2006-07-03 00:25:34 · answer #11 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋