The Truth About Teen Dating

You know, I'm seventeen years old and I wish my parents would consider these tips. Ever since I was fourteen, my parents have been very very against dating. I'm one of those people who has been interested in boys and my life ahead since I was in grade school. They don't want me to date, but I do. It's mostly my father who disagrees with it. The problem is he never gives anyone a chance to meet. I've had some really horrible boyfriends but there is this one that I truely am happy with. My dad won't trust me to make my own discions and I am always feeling stuck. I really care about my boyfriend and my dad but I wish for once he'd back me up. I'm going to be eighteen in five months and I feel like I should be taken more seriously. I've always shown dedication to school and my grades and have never been into alcohol or drugs. So I wish that he'd be a little easier on me. He threatened to disown me if I continue to date my boyfriend...I don't know what to think or do...

Great tips. Especially the one about teaching her to listen to her gut. I learned this from my mom early on and it's one of the many things that have helped me navigate all kinds of relationships.