my son is 15 an he wants to start dating should i let him?
815716
Yea why not? Be sure to buy lots of rubbers for him.
1030390
he is playing you for a fool and why does it even matter if your parents dont want you to date then it hsouldnt be a problem , right?\ngo with them, they really do know best and im sure that they have your best interests at heart\nnow if you are like 20 and still living at home or something then this choice really should be yours, and still he sounds like an immature player to me\njust keep it as friends
673024
If you are 18 and in school still, it's that old rule \n\n"as long as you're under my roof you do as i say"\n\nif you're 18 and live on your own, date anyway.\n18 is too old to not be dating, my fiancee and i talk that when our kids reach 18 then it's fine for them to start dating... any younger, it's just a huge no no.... \n\nshe may not have felt you were ready for that, but let her know kindly that how will you ever find love , or learn to love and lose if you never get to experience it, let her know (if you have a close relationship) you will keep her up to date on your relationships, not all details because some are personal like kisses and such... but still if that will get her to let you...\n\nif all else fails, date anyway, tell the guy the situation, and he may enjoy it because you're both dating and sneaking around with each other behind your mom's back....\n\ni know that's somewhat disrespectful but by law 18 years old is an adult... so good luck with that :)
225617
I think at 8 months you have definitely been patient enough that you can ask the question without feeling like you are forcing him into something that he does not want.  The only criteria for asking him, would be when you will have some time to talk about it.\nIf after you talk to him, you guys decide you are dating I think you have been seeing each other long enough he could meet your son.
588913
No absolutely not. Your one of the few parents that would accept their children for who they r. \nThe fact that u r supportive is fantastic, it shows them u care, and since u know your son and his partner really well there would b no reason to worry.\nYour proud of your son. There is nothing wrong with that. Most kids would kill for a parent as supportive and understanding as you. \nI would just like to ad, that dont do that whole aaagghhhh cute and ask questions and stuff like that. It freaks kids out, no matter what age they r. Its embarrassing, besides if they wanted to tell u something they would have.
537476
i would date him in that situation.  i dont know about letting my daughter, id be way too protective
547365
your son shouldn't be accepting because homosexuality is WRONG. i say u call off the engagement. maybe you can continue to date the guy but what the F. is the world coming to when we feel as though we are not correct in shunning things that are unnatural, blasphemous, and disgusting!!
935688
Start dating when you are comfortable, whether it be next month, or next year.  I wouldn't introduce your dates to your child though...not until you are fairly serious with someone.  Get a babysitter when you date.
384813
If it has been that long then you can feel free to date again. The only thing is I would not let my children met anyone until I was sure he was the right one. You are a free woman to do as you please/////////////////
232948
Just ask him, depends on the age though. \nLike if you are 15 and he is 19, he might not want to date somone so young. But if you are 21 and he is 25 it might not be such a big deal.
627593
well it depends...if your 18 it should be fine..but if he's 21 and your not, he may not want to date you cause he can't take you out..some guys are weird like that!! if none of those are the case then he's an idiot so you should move on and not waste your time waiting for him!!
354072
i think its perfectly ok to start dating at 12. Hold hands, kiss but dont even think about anything else until you are 100% ready. Next time he wants to hold your hand, grab it and give him a big smile. =)
572876
No, you'll be fine.  The trouble is, boys of that age are still fairly immature.  They need time to get to know your personality.  Relax and don't try to be what you aren't.  It will happen, although not as soon as you'd like, maybe.  It's worth the wait.
436543
I don't know how old you are. You didn't say, but, you need to talk to your dad and if he doesn't want you to "date", then you need to do as he says, but, you talk about church. Talk to your dad about being able to do things as a church group(functions)with the boy you like. Or going for burgers with other friends included. See what he says
675005
Yes it is . I re-call the 6th grade. I viewed my mother as VERY STRICT, as i couldn't date until 16. However two of my friends that did date at the time (i thought their moms were so cool) both ended up with babies. Your not mentally ready for the problems associated with dating at such an early age. To have a boy/girl as a friend is the best because u can get inside info., on the opposites outlook on a lot of things. Honey spare yourself the additional homework of trying to figure out your boyfriend/girlfriend, just focus on your education for now . Trust me, there is  no need to fall head over heals in love just yet. There's plenty of time for that. Remember have guy/girl friends for friendships , that's what's important. You would want to be popular in the right way. Many reputations have been affected by immature activity.  I'm sure both u and your parents  would hate to have u caught up in a ugly rumor at your school
1018116
It depends if your son wants you to go with him. If you are the type of parent who is also a close friend with your child, then there likely won't be any problem. But if you're just asking because you want to be sure of his well-being while he is there, and you want to be able to watch over him, then no, you shouldn't go with him. \n\nYou need to take into consideration the type of relationship the two of you share and if that will work in his favor while he is there or against it.\n\nIf your son wants someone to go with him because he has never gone before, maybe he should ask a friend to go, someone his age so he won't feel completely alone while he's there. Straight friends often go with their gay friends in order to be supportive and it would likely not be frowned on by the people in the club.\n\nThe best way to find decent places for him to go would be to contact people in the gay community and ask them. Try looking up a local PFLAG group or one of the associations linked with GLSEN.
637945
AB NOT. Though I do not know about your family , etc...I do not think this is appropriate, not because it is dirty or anything scandelous like that, but we need to think about the greater picture - you do not want your child to be rideculed or anything further because of something like Prom. You should do other things to encourage your son to seek his own date, give him some ideas on how to attract/approach a girl (or boy depending on your son) - remind him how special he is and that there is most defintely someone out there for him!!! Worst comes to worse, find someone to go with him - do ANYTHING to find him someone worthy or someone who will make him feel special :) Good Luck!! (p/s i dont know what kind of financial situation youre in, but here is an ad a mother put up for her son....it may be a place to start!, if not, read the blog under it about peoples thoughts on this)