2007-03-08 06:56:02 · 29 answers · asked by bubble babe 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
YES ITS RIGHT!!
Not only are you a minor but you live under their roof so they can restrict longer than that if they want!!
I wasnt allowed to even talk to boys on the phone til 16 and it will be the same for my child
2007-03-08 07:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Oops! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My parents had that rule for me, and I was a bit upset by it since all the other girls SEEMED to be dating while I wasn't allowed. To make it worse, I was a junior/senior in high school when I turned 16. In truth, the girls that dated at really young ages had parents that didn't really care what they were doing and many ended up getting into problems or having bad reputations. I ended up being thankful for it though. There is no need to rush into dating or physical relationship with guys, even though you want to. You need to focus on school and friends and finding out who you really are as a person first. You could have some guy friends and flirt with them etc. . .but real committments should wait until you are mentally prepared and your parents can trust you will be able to handle all the decisions that come with this territory. Hold out, it seems like a long time, but it'll be there before you know it, and it'll be that much better! You might also explain to your parents what "going out" means- it doesn't really mean that you go somewhere with someone, it just means that you, the guy, and your friends all know that you like each other. I don't consider that to be going steady and my parents didn't either.
2007-03-12 14:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by CandyLandCondoResident 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Your parents are actually raising you properly. There isn't any reason to go steady with someone younger than 16, you shouldn't be dating anyway. Go do your homework and play with your friends. Then thank your parents for caring about you enough to make sure that you have some semblance of a childhood.
2007-03-08 16:45:48 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. You're your parent's child. You do belong to them in the most serious sense of belonging to someone. They're responsible for your well being and if they think that is best for your development its is not unreasonable, so bear with it.
16 is a typical age for being allowed to date.
Dont trip, because there are cultures in the world where if a girl even RECIEVES attention from a guy, she is punished. So gain some perspective on being allowed to interact with and befriend guys as a priveledge. Nothings given.
2007-03-09 00:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was me growing up!!! I couldn't even date till I was 16. Oh yeah no make- up either. I think now having my own kids I will be a little more lenient, but I know that my parents loved me very much and only wanted to protect me. It is tough, but it will be ok, you'll have plenty of time to date!!!!! Good luck!!
2007-03-08 15:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by kez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would think that unless there is a good reason that they don't trust you then you should be aloud to go steady. group date things like that. im sure your parents think they have good reason for doing this. but they need to know how you feel in a calm mature way. talk to them without screaming. start off with i can see why you are against this and i have considered how you feel however i think that you should do the same. think about how i feel. try to see it from my perspective. ..... and so on and so fourth good luck.
2007-03-08 15:00:32 · answer #6 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Me, I don't have that rule. I am 13 and I am allowed to have a boyfriend, but I don't really have boyfriends because I don't want one, unless it is this one boy who is my best friend, but that is because I know him and I know he won't ever treat me wrong.
Anyway, I think it is fair. Many girls can't make the "right" decision of who to choose. Usually they go for the popular guys, and they always want you for sex. Just wait. Don't sit there and put your life on hault for a boyfriend. Live your life until you're sixteen and then get a boyfriend, but don't let that rule hold you back. My best friend, the one I mentioned above, isn't allowed to date until he is sixteen.
2007-03-08 15:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a damn shame MORE parents don't have their head on their shoulders enough to do the same. Why should a child date if they can't even drive? It's stupid, AND, any younger than that is NOT mature enough.
2007-03-08 15:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i went steady and it totaly effed up my life. go on casual dates together then serious dates. eventually it will just turn into that and ur parents will just be used to the guy thats how it happend to me.
2007-03-08 15:06:27 · answer #9 · answered by Kait 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if your going out, how is it bad 2 be going steady? i guess not but listen 2 ur parents. they no best :-)
2007-03-08 15:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋