I am fourteen years old and I would like to start dating, my parents are saying I need to finish at least my first year of high school and then it’s something we can discuss. I have some friends who are dating right now and I don’t want to be the only one that doesn’t date. Is there anyway to convince my folks to let me date now?
I’m sure there must be, but you haven’t convinced me that what they’re telling you is outrageous. They make a good case, finish your first year of school and then start the discussion. Your parents have a different set of priorities for you than you have for yourself. You want to date; they want you to plan for your future. School is both a social and academic community but it must first function as an academic one and your parents are striving to help you remain focused. Don’t worry about being the only one who hasn’t started dating – there will always be someone who gets to do what you don’t and who doesn’t get to do what you do. Concentrate on your studies, make your freshman year positive both socially and academically and that will make it easier for your parents to allow you to start dating when you’re a sophomore. In the meantime, enjoy outings involving a group of friends.
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