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I’m 17 years old but my dad still thinks I’m too young to date.

He sort of lets me but he makes a big deal out of it. He makes the guys ask for his permission to date me. Well, after having to go through the humiliation a few times, I don’t really want to again. I turn 18 soon…do you think I should go behind my dad’s back until then or should I tell him and become humiliated all over again?

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BurntUmber offline Verified User (8 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 2 #
Pretoria, 06, ZA | 6 months ago (13 minutes after post)

I used to do things behind my dad’s back at that age but he always found out. So just know that he is going to find out and then what his reaction may be may be far more embarrasing than what he usually does.

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Sandgate, G5, GB | 6 months ago (1 hour, 59 minutes after post)

which country u live in?
he sounds very overprotective and scared he’d be losing his little girl, but I think a good heart to heart converation is needed here to let him know you are old enough to make ur own decisions and that you find his behaviour restricting your freedom and is making u unhappy and uncomfortable. I think he wants the best for you but if you let him know you want your freedom it is best to tell him.

You will be 18 soon which is always an advantage for those who have very bossy parents lol.

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An Unknown Location | 6 months ago (5 hours, 19 minutes after post)

Shadow wrote:
Haha your dad sounds nice :)
Guess he just cares about you

Yeah he cares but he’s overprotective. If I were you I’d do it behind his back but thats just me.

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An Unknown Location | 5 months ago (1 month after post)

Don’t lie to him. There has to be a better way to show him you are growing up. He’s just worried i’m sure because all men were young once and we know what we wanted at that age.

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