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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:07 am
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:35 am
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This is kind of tough, but I think I know a good way to handle it.
First of all, points to remember when meeting people from online, for your personal safety and theirs:
- Meet in a public place (for obvious reasons) - Both of you should not be alone, I'm not so sure if bringing your uncle along would be the best idea though, unless you really don't know anyone else.
I think if you explain to your dad that even though she's a girl and younger than you, that it's probably more of a stretch for her parents to allow her to meet you.
You need to tell him that she's an important friend to you and that if you could have the chance to be friends with her for real instead of just online, how happy it would make you.
Focus on positive reasons, and make sure that you feel like negotiating. If you really want to make it happen, and he says no, ask why. If you're not satisfied with that response and can think of a reason why that answer isn't very valid, make sure you communicate that.
The thing I've found when becoming not afraid of negotiating with parents is that the worst they (or anyone) can say is no. So go for it~!
I'm not a parent myself, but my thinking lays on both sides of the spectrum teenager and adult. Mainly the reason why parents are concerned about you meeting people from online is because "you never know", so if you DO know, it's always good to bring that up too. Have you seen pictures? webcam? voice chat? How long have you been talking? Then tell your dad those things.
It's too hard for someone to 'keep up an act' for very long. Eventually talking online, people begin to trust you enough and want to be good, serious friends with you, so if they've been messing with you, eventually they're going to confess those things and apologize. (been there, done that.)
If I was still 17, I'd probably tell you to ignore your dad, go to your uncle's, and just ask him. . . that's such an evil plot though. . . and could get your uncle in trouble.
I hope you're able to compile all of these thoughts into a strong, valid argument. Perhaps there's other viewpoints that may arise as well. . .
GOOD LUCK~!
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:37 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:21 am
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