I want to date, but I don’t think I am allowed to. My parents really confuse me! About a year ago they said I could, but last week when my friend told them she wants to ask out my crush for me (she was just joking), they freaked! I feel like they don’t care about what I have to say. My bro is always talking about his GF. I feel like they are favoring my older bro over me.
-Daydreamer
Hey Daydreamer,
You have to remember that older siblings always get more privileges. I know we all feel like we're older and more mature than our parents tend to view us, but unfortunately it's just something we have to deal with. You're their little girl—they don't want to think about you dating!
In reality, they know that you're going to grow up and start dating eventually. They just don't want to admit that you're getting older (and that means they're getting older, too!). If you feel like you're getting overlooked when you're around your bro, try getting your parents alone to sit down for a conversation. Or ask them if you guys could plan some quality time for just you guys so you can get your turn to speak. Generally most parents are pretty receptive if you tell them how you're feeling, and they love you, so they would never want you to feel like they're favoring your bro over you.
<3 Jessie M.
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BY JIAE K. ON 4/26/2008 12:00:00 AM 172 COMMENTS