How Do I Tell My Parents I Am Ready For A Boyfriend?
Published: April 10, 2020
Dear TeenHealthFX,
How do i tell my parents i am ready to have a boyfriend?
Signed: How Do I Tell My Parents I Am Ready For A Boyfriend?
Dear How Do I Tell My Parents I Am Ready For A Boyfriend?,
TeenHealthFX is happy to hear that you want
to have a grown-up conversation with your parents about your needs. It is
important to have open and honest communication with them so each of you
understands what the other is feeling. First, we suggest setting a time that
works for you and your parents with limited interruptions.
In addition, It is a good idea to go into the
conversation with questions, rather than demands. One good question to start
the conversation would be to ask them what age they think is a good age for you
to have a boyfriend and go from there. Tell them how you feel and why and give
them a chance to respond with their feelings and answers. It is possible it may
require a compromise for you both to reach an agreement. Before you talk to
them think about what having a boyfriend means to you. Does it mean going out
on dates? Being exclusive? Only “talking” to each other?
We understand that you may not agree with
your parents’ rules, but by expressing your concerns to them in a mature way
can show them that you may be able to handle the responsibility of having a
boyfriend and have more freedom to make your own choices.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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