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Should i be allowed to go on a date if there was a chaperone?

Asked by werty (16points) July 7th, 2010

ok im 13 and i really want to go on dates and stuff but idk how to like ask my mom and i wouldnt go alone or anything either group dates or chaperoned…. so should i be allowed to and how should i ask my mom?

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jazmina88's avatar

It never hurts to ask. Be up front and open.

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

Only your mom (parents) can decide if you should be allowed.
If you talk to her calmly and with respect, she may give you a chance for her to see how a chaperoned date would work out.

gemiwing's avatar

Make a list of why you should and shouldn’t be allowed to go on dates. Then show the list to your parents and talk about it. Show them you’re taking this seriously and you’re being smart about it.

downtide's avatar

Ask your mom to be the chaperone.

jrpowell's avatar

You could start by asking if the person could come over and watch a movie and eat pizza. It might help them get to know who you want to go out with. Just take it slow. You are 13 and I’m sure you think are all grown up and ready to tackle the world. But the truth is that you are not.

marinelife's avatar

Thirteen is to young to solo date, but why not with a chaperone or in groups? So, just ask your Mom. Say, you want to be responsible and you are only asking for chaperoned dates.

josie's avatar

Say the following-“Mom I know that I am too young to date, but how about if you act as chaperone?”.
The answer will be yes or no.
If yes, success!
If no ask at what age you should ask again and wait.

Ltryptophan's avatar

depends on the kid, but I’d say yes generally…for this day and age.

Aster's avatar

You mean, your mother would TRUST a chaperone? Brother.

MaryW's avatar

Ask your mom to see what she says. I would not let my daughter date at 13; however, I would let her go with a group somewhere I could take them and be welcome. I would also let her have people over to the house with my open access to the event. I see you are already thinking somewhat along those lines. Good for you. There is very much good advice here in the comments.

DarlingRhadamanthus's avatar

I answered something similar to this earlier…about going to the mall with a boy.

Instead of dating, start with inviting a boy (or a group of friends to the house with the boy) so that your parents can meet him and get used to seeing him around. I promise you that if what you want to do is hang out with a boy….you can invite him home, have him watch a movie at your house and then go sit outside on the patio and chat. It’s really about just being with someone, not neccesarily having to be out somewhere right away.

Then, invite him (any him if you are dating) to go with you and your parents to events——like an art fair, the museum, a party for your Aunt LouLee, the Christmas party at your dad’s office….events where the family will be and they can act as chaperones.

Eventually, they will let you go out unchaperoned if they know who he is.

As for chaperones (I told this in that other answer)...I always had to take my little brother with me. It was annoying, but I got to be with my boyfriend and that was the most important thing of all. Eventually, he didn’t have to go with me anymore as my parents got to know my boyfriend.

Good luck!

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