Like Im 20 years old but I live at home and my parents are still protective (which is understandable) and I love my mom and dad and I don't want to upset them when I tell them but I also want to be able to share it with them. Any ideas of how I can tell them?
2007-12-05 15:30:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
If you lived away from home, would you tell them? If the answer is no, then why tell them now, especially because you know they will be upset? Since you live in their house they might try to forbid you to go, which would cause a huge conflict at home. There are some things you cannot and should not tell your parents, even when you're 40. Only you can decide what's best, and if you think they can hear this without freaking out and without it causing an uproar at home, then by all means tell them. Just say, "Mom, dad, I'm going to Barbados for a week with my friend John. You haven't met him, but we've been friends for a while, and I'm looking forward to a great time." Then run.
2007-12-05 15:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I come from the same situation as you do, my parents well dad is actually overprotective so I know where you're coming from.
First of, I think that you should let them know where you'll be going and a leave a contact # or tell them that you'll call them when you get in to where ever it is that you are going.
Maybe you should tell them a lil bit information about the guy that you are going with...like how long you've known him perhaps.
On the other hand, I think that going away with a guy that you're parents don't know for a week is asking a bit too much, why not for a weekend? Anyways, I hope this helps, you are the one now that will have to sit down with your parents and explain to them, maybe even bring the guy over to meet your parents, just an idea.
2007-12-05 23:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by tribal_goddess07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite him over so they can meet him and then ask for their permission. If they say no, respect that. Otherwise, you may need another place to live.
If they say no, give it sometime. About 2-3 weeks. Use that time for the both of you to earn your parents' trust. Let them spend time with him and see what you see in him.
You are their little girl and they will need time to see you as an adult. If this guy cares about and respects you and your parents he'll be patient. If he won't go through with this, maybe he's not the right guy for you!
2007-12-05 23:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by kayte_claire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should make sure you will be safe first of all, I would suggest having him come meet your parents first just so they become acquainted. After all you are 20, one year older than me and I totally understand my parents are the same way but don't sweat it explain to them that you are a responsible young women who they have to trust to make the right decision and w/e you do please just be forward and honest about it with them don't run around the bush or wait for the "right time" it will only make matters worse. I just hope you know him well so that you are safe...other than that have a good time girl, be young and free!
2007-12-05 23:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by la_la_love 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st thing is why don't they know him? If it is someone you just started dating, you may want to wait before going out of town together. I suggest you introduce him to your parents before your trip. They will probably not be pleased that you want to go away for the weekend with him but at least they will have a chance to meet him first. Don't lie to them, because if they find out it will be worse.
2007-12-05 23:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are twenty...tell them you are going away for a while but you will be back...speak to them as an adult....adults dont ask their parent permission to do things....they just let them know they will be okay and check in with them so they dont get worried.
2007-12-05 23:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by Null 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they aint going to buy anything they will flip any way u tell them.
2007-12-05 23:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell them. that's ridiculous!! they'll get over it :] come on, you're 20!!!
2007-12-05 23:35:29 · answer #8 · answered by abcdefg 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋