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Allowing a 14-year-old daughter to stay at her boyfriend’s house

159 replies

Tlt5 · 22/08/2026 17:17

Where do people stand on allowing their 14 year old daughter to stay overnight at a boyfriend’s house?

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UrOutdoors · 22/08/2026 17:18

It’s not a great idea.

SpaceShark · 22/08/2026 17:19

Where would I stand? On a big fat No. Obviously.

dylexicdementor11 · 22/08/2026 17:20

Tlt5 · 22/08/2026 17:17

Where do people stand on allowing their 14 year old daughter to stay overnight at a boyfriend’s house?

Of course not. You would be negligent to allow her to.

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hahabahbag · 22/08/2026 17:21

No, she’s a child. 16 is young enough

Moveoverdarlin · 22/08/2026 17:21

Ha ha. No fucking way. Not. In. A. Million. Years.

RoseField1 · 22/08/2026 17:22

Absolutely the fuck not. Who would think this was ok?

Knickerbockermisery · 22/08/2026 17:22

Why would anyone allow their child to be put in such a vulnerable position through choice?

PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 22/08/2026 17:22

Not even a discussion- absolutely not

EveryDayisFriday · 22/08/2026 17:22

I have Teen DDs. Its a no from me at least until after Secondary school.

Tlt5 · 22/08/2026 17:23

Apparently I should be more trusting according to my own mother and sister! Which is besides the point. I thought I was going crazy! So thank you all for the support!!

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NovemberMorn · 22/08/2026 17:23

No....far too young.

Balloonhearts · 22/08/2026 17:25

LOL no. I wasn't born yesterday. Absolutely not.

Justaquestionplease · 22/08/2026 17:26

Obviously no. I don't even need to really think about it. Of course this cannot happen. Be more trusting? Dear oh dear

Littlebitpsycho · 22/08/2026 17:27

Over my cold dead body, would be my answer if my DD14 asked.

Thank god she's shown absolutely zero interest in boys outside of normal celebrity crushes

CaptainWidepant · 22/08/2026 17:27

Anyone who would allow this is a woefully shit and neglectful parent.

bigplate · 22/08/2026 17:27

I'd say no too, but at 15 I had my boyfriend sneaking in through my window. So while I'd say no, I'd be watchful about them getting all Romeo & Juliet about it, which could be worse!

Luckyness45 · 22/08/2026 17:28

My daughter is 15 and no way would she be staying overnight with any boyfriend until she is 17 at least. Then I am 46 and my school friend had a baby at 15 was seen as awful thing that happened to her back then & she struggled with bullying. Wouldn't want the same thing happening to my daughter, I want more for her, than being tied down with commitments like that when shes young. Another matter what she does when shes older. Yet for know no way.

Tlt5 · 22/08/2026 17:29

bigplate · 22/08/2026 17:27

I'd say no too, but at 15 I had my boyfriend sneaking in through my window. So while I'd say no, I'd be watchful about them getting all Romeo & Juliet about it, which could be worse!

Luckily they don’t live close enough for this to be an issue!

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Sparrowsandbudgies · 22/08/2026 17:39

No no no. My son is 14 and his girlfriend is 15 and they are definitely not having sleep overs. No way.

flippinnorastights · 22/08/2026 17:40

No and there’s no decision a very clear NO

AmnesiacsDream · 22/08/2026 17:41

My daughter has been staying at her boyfriend’s house since she was 12. (And he at ours). She’s now 17. They have separate bedrooms. It’s not been a problem. It’s possible they sneak into each other’s room in the middle of the night but it’s unlikely and they can sneak around for sex anyway, sleeping over doesn’t change that.

Naurrr · 22/08/2026 17:42

AmnesiacsDream · 22/08/2026 17:41

My daughter has been staying at her boyfriend’s house since she was 12. (And he at ours). She’s now 17. They have separate bedrooms. It’s not been a problem. It’s possible they sneak into each other’s room in the middle of the night but it’s unlikely and they can sneak around for sex anyway, sleeping over doesn’t change that.

That's... really bad.

Justaquestionplease · 22/08/2026 17:43

AmnesiacsDream · 22/08/2026 17:41

My daughter has been staying at her boyfriend’s house since she was 12. (And he at ours). She’s now 17. They have separate bedrooms. It’s not been a problem. It’s possible they sneak into each other’s room in the middle of the night but it’s unlikely and they can sneak around for sex anyway, sleeping over doesn’t change that.

12?! Wtf.

Why does a 12 year old even have a boyfriend?

AmnesiacsDream · 22/08/2026 17:43

Naurrr · 22/08/2026 17:42

That's... really bad.

In what way?

Marroon · 22/08/2026 17:43

It seems like an incredibly stupid idea.

Don’t get me started on the 12 year old child allowed to sleep over with her BF too.