I'm 15, am i old enough?

Question

and no this is not about sex. i play softball and the field is about 1 1/2 miles from my house. opening day is this Saturday.all the games start at 8 AM, but mine doesn't start till 10 AM, then i have a second game at 1 PM. my parents could probably take me and drop me off. but i want to ride my bike. i was thinking i could pack a lunch, then go early, help out at the concession stand, play my game, eat lunch, play game, then help at concession stand, then ride my bike home at 3:30. my mom prolly wouldn't care, but my dad still thinks of me as his baby girl (i'm the baby of the family). i think i'm old enough and responsible to do this. thoughts?

there is sidewalk all the way to the field and it's near a main highway. and i know how to defend myself too.

yes, i'm sure I'm 15

Answer 1

Dads will never change the way they think on their baby girls. My husband says that about his baby girl. At your age, a couple of miles is not too much to ride a bike in my opinion. Ultimately it is up to your parents though. Be grateful your parents love you enough to want to protect you!

Answer 2

Yes. Personally speaking, when i was younger...me and my dad didn't have the best of relationships, so i would always go for bike rides and on long walks so i didn't come back until like 7:30 or 8:00 just so i didn't have to be home, and all this started when i was about i'd say 11 or 12, i mean so long as you don't live in a dangerous area then i'd say, yeah, you're 15, you're definately old enough now.

Answer 3

At 15 you should be able to go 1 1/2 miles on your own but realize that dad will ALWAYS think of you as his little girl no matter how old you are. I have four children and the youngest is 12 I find myself sometimes thinking that he is not old enough to do a lot of things including the home "chores" but when my kids talk to me about circumstances I can usually see if I am being to "hard" on them. I reccomend that you go to your mom and dad together and ask them point blank. Be prepared to answer any questions about what you would do if someone stopped you etc. Have a good plan of action and if they (dad especially) still says no, accept his decision gracefully, believe it or not parents see that as "growing up".

Answer 4

I am a mom that was very cautious of my children. It seems like they still think of you as a kid, when they are really thinking: she is growing up so fast and it is much harder to let her start doing some of the things she would like to do because we know how people are and the types of things that she could face if I gave her permission and something did happen, I would feel like it is my fault and I would never be able to live with myself. So both sides are having some very important issues and if there is a way to compromise for you and him, like not going alone them coming by just to be sure everything is fine, something to make you both learn that you are growing up to be a young lady and they are doing a great job.
You are entering into an age where you aren't a grown up yet and you are not a kid any more. Just don't be too hard on yourself and listen to trustworthy adults you will be a great woman someday.

Answer 5

You are clearly mature enough to think this through, and plan carefully, and think of the potential risks. Is the route from your home to the field fairly safe, not in a bad neighborhood or crossing a freeway or anything? Perhaps offer to your parents a clear plan, addressing exactly what you will do, what you view as potential problems, etc., and offer to call them when you arrive and before you leave to come home so they know when to expect you. It might make them feel better if you have a friend or teammate who could make the journey with you, as there tends to be safety in numbers. Good luck!

Answer 6

i think you are old enough..... if someone did actually try to kidnap you or w/e.... they have tips for kids on bikes... just hold on the the bike and do not let go!... the kidnaper would have a pretty hard time putting you AND the bike in the car..... [if ur dad was afraid of something like that happening]

but yeah, i think you are old enough.... for one, it is good for you, since you are actually being active unlike alot of other kids now. and 1 and 1/2 miles isnt even that far on bike.... about 30 mins i wouls say... 45 max

good luck--hope everything works out for you =]

Answer 7

Talk to your parents. See what they can work out with your schedule first. Is there anyone else in the family that can take you? Or you feel really strong about riding your bike then do you have a friend on the team that can ride along with you? I hope everything goes well.
Good luck!

Answer 8

Yes I think you are old enough to go and play your game and hang out in your neighborhood. Talk to your father and explain what you what to do. If you have your mother on your side that's good. Just talk to him and tell him if he wants to check in on you or you go home every two hours to reassure him that you are okay. I'm my father's baby tooo the youngest girl out of 12. How's that. Let me tell you I didn't drive until I was 20 and was never left alone until I was 18. So I know what you are saying. Is there any reason HE doesn't trust you???

Answer 9

as a parent it would depend on the type of area we lived in. we live in a small town and feel a little safer than if it was a big city. and i would insist on my child calling when they got there before the first game and just before they left for home. or i would make sure they had a cell phone so i could call adn check in with her. but actually i would be at the games cheering my daughter on.

Answer 10

You are always going to be your daddy's little girl. Have you suggested that you get a prepaid mobile phone so that they can keep in touch with you. As a mother and grandmother, I think you are old enough. Let them know what you want to do and keep to your word. life will become easy.