Comments on: Parents of teenagers: what do you think of this?

By: olschoolmom

olschoolmom — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:08:57 +0000

Sorry, but I agree with your parents. No unsupervised dating until 18. When your 30, you will understand.

By: Lydia

Lydia — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:07:57 +0000

Sorry, I wouldn’t have allowed you either.
Stick with your girlfriends.

By: kny390

kny390 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:33:29 +0000

I would have called to talk to the parents that were to be in charge to make sure that they were really going to be home all night and checking on the kids. I know of a set of parents that went into the family room and never check on the kids. The other thing is that I would have arranged a pick up time for you (with me being the driver) to make sure that you were on home on time and with no problems.

By: pretty_sammy

pretty_sammy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:33 +0000

your parents are just acting like that bc they just want the best for u they dont want u to turn into a bad influence sure they may be over protective but they are doing it for ur own good they are not doing it to torture u they are doing it bc they love you and theres nothing wrong with that so if i were u i would just sit back and relax and spend some time with my family

By: Allie-oop

Allie-oop — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:22:36 +0000

I have two daughters – one now 23 and the other just turned 18. I would have let you go. As long as there is adult supervision, I have no problem – of course I call the adults in question and confirm that they are aware of and ok with what the plans are at their home.

By: luvmy4boyz32

luvmy4boyz32 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:46:13 +0000

Well I am the mom of twin 13 yr old boys and as long as I knew there would be parent supervision and I had spoken to the parents then I would have allowed my boys to go. I trust them and they are responsible and have never given me any reason not to trust them. They are honor roll students and educated on sex and drugs and I have to at some point trust that I have done well in teaching them and trust them with it.

Maybe you could write your parents a letter telling them how you feel. You seem to be very mature and articulate for your age and I think sometimes it’s easier to get out what you want to say when you write it down and then let them read it. This will give them time to think about what you are trying to say. In your letter make sure to tell them that they have done a good job of raising you with good values and morals and that you are responsible and smart and that all you are asking is that they give you a chance to prove that to them. They need to trust that they have done good by you and you are mature because of it.

good luck, you sound like a great kid!

By: happymomanna

happymomanna — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:03:19 +0000

Why doesn’t the boys parents invite some of the other parents to be there too? I would let my child attend if I was welcome to attend as well…maybe after a few times I would decide it was fine–or not?

By: Chelsea H

Chelsea H — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:34:23 +0000

maybe you should have let your parents talk to the adult supervision. if your an only child, i can see why they were a little up tight. but you’ll be fine.

By: musicgirls2013

musicgirls2013 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:38:12 +0000

i would let u go as long as i knew their parents and talked to them 1st tell your parents 2 talk to their parents

By: Larry G

Larry G — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:53:51 +0000

Talk to your parents, and let them know your mature enough to handle it. If not, oh well.