[Dwoing]

Two years ago I moved to a new school to become educated in the french language. In the second term one of the kids in the english class asked me to be his girl-friend. I was confused because I was only eleven at the time, and I barely knew this kid. A few of my friends (that had been with me when the kid asked me to be his girl-friend) have been "going out" with different guys since grade 4. One if my friends has "gone out" with every guy in my class and some in the english class as well. Personally I have not gone out with anyone as I dont see the point.

Anyways the reason I brought this up is because most of the kids parents know that there kid is dating, and don't do anything about it.
I think that's very strange because if I brought a guy home from school and introduced him to my parents as my "boy-friend", my dad would probably have a heart attack and my mom would shove him out the door with a broom. Then I would have to live with the everlasting "guilt".

I was wondering what your prospectives might be on this. Is this bad parenting, or not a big deal at all?

Since grade six, I have had four other guys ask me the same question, (will you be my girl-friend/Do you want to go out with me?)
My answer has always been no thanks and quick hug. Every guy I have ever said no to has continued being my friend. I think it's way easier just to be friends/ best friends with a guy then have to go out with them. It makes things easier too, and less awkward.