I just started homeschooling and found out there's a guy at my old school that wants to go out with me. We have similar interests and he's sweet, nice and kind. It seems like a match made in heaven. Only two problems, both our parents think we are too young to date and he is two years older than me. He's going to be in high school next year. I want to go back to school for him. He says he loves me. Should we date without telling our parents?
-Alexa
Alexa,
When it comes to your education, you really have to put a lot of thought into your actions. Turning down an awesome school opportunity you've been looking forward to for a boy who 1) your parents don't approve of and 2) you don't have a clear and established relationship with may very well lead to one thing: regret. Even if you do go back to your regular school, he'll be gone and in high school in a few months.
Dating, especially in the younger teen years, should definitely be done with parental permission. Going behind their backs is only going to create trust issues for later. Show them how responsible and mature you are now and chances are they'll be willing to give you more freedom as you get older.
Stick with the homeschooling thing, at least for a while. It sounds like something you're really interested in. If it doesn't work out, you can always reevaluate your choice later on. Plus, homeschoolers tend to have networks of other homeschoolers who they join for activities, field trips and other get-togethers. Who knows, maybe there's a fun, new boy you have yet to meet because he's homeschooled too!
-Alli
BY JIAE K. ON 4/18/2008 12:00:00 AM 272 COMMENTS