i want to date so bad and im 15 soon to be 16 and my dad wont let me do you think thats fair ?

Answer 1

Yes it is fair. It is his house, he pays all the bills. My daughter won't date until after college graduation. That was true of my wife as well.

Answer 2

Sweetheart,

Take it from someone who got into dating early and ended up in trouble. If I only had a dad who loved me enough to try to protect me as long as possible. You may not want to hear it but please listen to your father he knows what is best for you, he has already experienced a lot in life and because he was once a young man he pretty much knows how they think and unfortunately at this stage of the game what you may be looking for which is some attention from the opposite sex for companionship may not be the same thing that young men your age are looking for which is usually an opportunity to experiment with sex especially these days when sex is advertised in every direction you turn. I too was eager to solicit some attention from the "boys" at a young age and what it got me was in a situation that I wasn't ready for and as a result I ended up with a life long package - my 19 year old. If your dad does loosen the reigns remember to always know that if a young man does not treat you with the level of respect and high regard that your dad does he's not worth your time and never let anybody pressure you into anything that you even have an inkling of a thought of not being ready for. Take it from someone who has been there - Take your time and don't rush anything you have your whole life ahead of you to enjoy -before you know it you'll be an adult with responsibility.

Answer 3

I know this is gonna sound like something your Dad will tell you. But honey this world is too full of "bad folks", and you are so young. I know that right now it doesn't seem fair but when you have a kid of your own your perspective will do a complete 360. I was just like you at your age. My Dad was the most unfair person in the world. He wouldn't let me date till I was 17 honey. I now understand why. Trust your parents. You might not think so, but they do know what they are doing.

Answer 4

LOL you can tell who's a parent and who's a kid by the responses.

I remember hating that I couldn't date until I was 16 (although I was never given an age just told that I couldn't). Now that I'm a parent, I understand. It is fair. Just be patient.

Those that have gone through it are more likely to know the way. ; )

Answer 5

my father wouldn't let me date until after college. i wasn't the perfect child though and in high school started secretly dating a boy my dad absolutely hated. (i guess it was my way of rebelling) i would have been better off not dating him because not only did the relationship cause drama and tension between me and my family, the guy ended up getting another girl pregnant! i would say respect your father's wishes as long as you live under his roof. until your on your own... you should live by his rules. it's only fair. i moved out at the age 18 but keep in mind...i saved up forever...i had my car paid off, money in the bank and a college fund all of which i earned myself. don't do anything that you're not ready for. don't move out too soon just because you want to date. it's not worth it.

Answer 6

Yes - this shows how much your dad loves you and cares about what happens to you. Trust me - there are a lot of guys out there who will take advantage of you. Enjoy your time of being single and think about all the relationship drama that you are lucky enough not to have to deal with. Be smart and show your dad how responsible and independent you are and soon he will realise that you can make good decisions and will let you date.

Answer 7

Sure it's fair..he's your father. But maybe you can talk to him about when you turn 16..maybe setting up some dating rules and guidelines. Set a curfew. You need to have several ideas to present to him..be adult about it..show him that you are responsible enough to take on the hectic world of dating.

Answer 8

Sure, that's his choice. Maybe he thinks you cant take being dumped or he thinks you aren't old enough yet. Some parents dont let their kids date at all until they are 18. Be glad if you can date at age 16!

Answer 9

Your dad should let you go out on group dates and give you a time to reach back home. (1 and a half hours for a movie)

Answer 10

No i think it is a unfair rule that parents should have no control over. As teens we need to experience what the real world is like and get experience in things like this otherwise we wouldnt know what to do when we do leave home.