A:I know the feeling of ‘not being allowed to date’.
I was not allowed to date until I was sixteen. However, my mom did allow me to go to movies and dinners in a group that included boys & girls.
At first I did not understand her reasoning. I thought I was mature enough to be alone with a boy, but my mom would always say that she didn’t want to set me up by putting me in a situation that I may not be able handle.
I met my husband, George, when I was 15 yrs old. It was hard and frustrating, not to mention embarrassing, that I wasn’t allowed to date. I was worried what he would think and what my friends would say. The amazing thing that I learned from this was how much George respected me and my rules.
He didn’t agree with them - he just respected them.
When I look back I realize that sixteen was a good age to start dating. Up to that point I concentrated on my singing, art, school and friends.
You’ll have lots of time to date when you turn sixteen. For now have fun and enjoy you!
Until next time,
This has been 'my voice' but I respect that this is your life, this is 'your choice'
