There is this boy I really like and I told my parents about him and they have met him. I really, really, really, really, REALLY, really like him and I know he really, really, REALLY likes me I I don't want to let him go. I have explained this to my parents and told them my reasons for me liking him and to the level I like him, but they said I can't have a boyfriend until AFTER high school. I am not asking if I can get a boyfriend just to say I have one because I do really like him and I think he's worth it. I'm getting ready to go into my freshman year and I wanted to know how I could convince my parents to let me start dating in high school. I'm 14 almost 15 and I know what you might say "that's a little young" but I think that I am mature enough to know when to say "no". I have also explained that to my parents but because my aunt and my cousin both got pregnant at the ages of 15 and 16 they think I am going to make the same mistake. I told them that I am smarter than they think and I will not make the same mistakes they made at my age. My parents forget that I am old enough and mature enough to say "no" to things I know I shouldn't do at my age (sex). Could you give me any ideas on how to make my point clear to my parents about dating? I really like this boy and I am mature enough not to do anything stupid with him and I also think he is mature enough to respect that.

There aren't specific things that you can say to your parents to convince them. Instead, you should SHOW them that you are mature enough to have a boyfriend.

1) Show them that you are a responsible person.

2) Show them that you can keep your marks up, even though you have a boyfriend.

3) Do your chores around the house.

4) Be respectful. Be polite.

Prove your maturity to them.