Dealing With Concerned Parents

Yes. Your parents are concerned and may want to be involved in your romantic relationships. I don't mean that they want to be directly involved in it, but rather they want to know what kind of girl you are seeing. They love you, and if you are starting to date, it forms some sort of mentality that you are exposed to risk such as being cheated of your feelings or being led astray. It is better to be honest fright at the beginning rather than snooping around all the time. Coming home late without being honest right from the start also presents opportunity for late-night arguments and unhappiness.

If your parents really think that you are not suitable to date at such a young age, they will object to your relationship. There are many reasons why they might object, dating is inappropriate depending on your age, religion, and background. However, you can start to write down reasons why you should start dating and explain to your parents that you are mature enough to consider what is right and what is wrong.

Having a logical debate with your parents is a good way to show them that you take dating seriously and you are intending to behave in a responsible manner.

If you do, however, refuse to seek their approval at the beginning, I can safely assume that you might be in a lot of trouble (if you refuse to seek their approval beforehand). The relationship between your parents and you will become strained and they might impose certain restrictions which deem fit. Such examples include suggesting a curfew, or you may be grounded on certain periods. You will not be able to use the facilities and you can only visit fixed places (A high possibility they have trusted spies looking out for you!).

Showing your parents that you acknowledge their concern as soon as possible is definitely a positive approach to tackle the issue. However, if they expressly object to your relationship, you may ask them why. Filling answers to all their gaps is a way to re-establish your bond with them(which makes dating easier!).

Perhaps, several months later, you can bring out this issue again and ask for their approval. This cool-down period doesn't re-ignite the conflict, but rather, to show that you are really serious to subscribe yourself to such commitment. Responsibility is, after all, what they are really looking for in you to convince them that you are ready to start dating that hot chick.