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Teenagers

Parenting teenagers has its ups and downs. Get advice from Mumsnetters here.

Teenage DS has just asked me something

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frumpet · 27/11/2011 13:25

He is 17 and wants his girlfriend to stay the night ,in his room . Gut instinct is no ,what do you all think ?

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yellowraincoat · 27/11/2011 13:27

He's 17, he's an adult. He'll move out soon anyway and do what he wants.

Sparklingbrook · 27/11/2011 13:27

I think it's too young. Could she stay the night but not in his room. How old is GF and how long have they been together?

kreecherlivesupstairs · 27/11/2011 13:27

But will it drive them to shag in the cemetary? Tricky TBH. What does your DH say about it?

usualsuspect · 27/11/2011 13:27

I would say yes if they were in a long term relationship

But I know thats an unpopular opinion on MN

pixiestix · 27/11/2011 13:30

I would say yes - they are both legal, and its good that he felt that he could be open with you about it and not sneak around in the cemetary like Kreech says.

Sparklingbrook · 27/11/2011 13:31

Does he only want her to stay the night 'for shagging purposes'. Does she live miles away and needs to stay over? Sorry lots of questions and a twelve year old son so need to learn stuff.

whackamole · 27/11/2011 13:32

I would if they had a longish relationship.

My boyfriend was allowed to stay over but had to sleep in the lounge, we would have a shag in there then I would go to bed Blush

Nanny0gg · 27/11/2011 13:33

It's your house.
If you're not comfortable (and especially if the relationship isn't especially serious) then say no.

Can they stay at her house or do her parents object?

SoupDragon · 27/11/2011 13:34

Much as I would be screaming NONONONONONONO! in my head, I think I would agree provided I could check with the girlfriend's mother that she was OK with it.

valiumredhead · 27/11/2011 13:35

Does his girlfriend's parents know? Do you know them? Do you know her for that matter? How long have they been together? Are you happy with it?

Yes in theory, he's an adult and it's nice her asked you imo.

valiumredhead · 27/11/2011 13:36

Are you likely to be woken up by shagging noises or would he be considerate? Grin

waterrat · 27/11/2011 13:36

if they are old enough to have sex then you are better off respecting them and allowing them a safe space to be. I was allowed my boyfriend over at that age. I would only say yes if they were in a proper relationship - and he should be prepared to talk about contraception.

I think it's so hypocritical to stop teenagers (of this age) sleeping in a bed together under their parents roof - obviously it won't stop them having sex somewhere else if that's what they want to do, it just makes the parents feel less squeamish. might as well face the truth...

WhoIsThatMaskedWoman · 27/11/2011 13:37

If she's also 17, her DPs have not forbidden it and you have had a convincing conversation about contraception then I'd say yes.

PlentyOfPubeGardens · 27/11/2011 13:37

I'd say yes if it's a steady relationship, but I'd check it was OK with the girl's parents too. There's nothing wrong with saying no though, if that's what your instincts are telling you.

fastweb · 27/11/2011 13:37

17?

Yes.

As long as her parents were OK with that.

It's old enough to have a sexual relationship and I'd rather such a relationship were in the context of romantic association and wanting to spend time together. So my household would be open to facillitating that.

Just asked DH, he doesn't see a problem either.

Liluri · 27/11/2011 13:38

I'd say no.

frumpet · 27/11/2011 13:38

They have only been together a few months , have never met her or her parents , she lives in another village and he wants he to stay here so they can meet up with other people on strike day . He did say he would sleep on the floor with the bedroom door open! she is 16 i think ,same year but slightly younger .

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boohoohoo · 27/11/2011 13:38

Ive said yes to my dd and her bf (so has his mum) they waited for a long time and got to know each other well before they started having sex. His mother and I talked to each other before either of us said yes, and we had both had long conversations with our dcs about sex (emotional and practical) .

Tbh im proud of them both for being so responsible with their attitudes and as above I didn't want to drive them to the nearest cemetery or bush (like I had to Grin.

PlentyOfPubeGardens · 27/11/2011 13:39

Oh yes, definitely have the contraception chat first.

frumpet · 27/11/2011 13:39

Havent had chance to talk to DH as he is out ,told DS i will give him my answer at the end of the day .

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Sparklingbrook · 27/11/2011 13:39

Do you think they have already slept together?

Maryz · 27/11/2011 13:40

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