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Do I tell my parents exactly where this sleepover is?

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Question - (26 October 2008) 4 Answers - (Newest, 26 October 2008)
A female United Kingdom age 30-35, *o mon writes:

I am invited to a sleepover tomorrow with 2 boys and 2 girls. I know them all well and we are all just FRIENDS. Nothing more and just want a good night in watching films and eating stuff. However, I don't know whether to tell my parents I am stopping at a guy's house or to lie and say I'm stopping at a girl's house because I really want to go. If they said no I would be gutted as I reallly want to go.

Any advice? What should I do/ tell my parents?

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A female reader, Oblivia Sweden +, writes (26 October 2008):

Oblivia agony auntI agree you should tell your parents where you are. They need to know in case something happens, as superwoman already has said.

You say you know them all well, does it mean your parents know them too? If not, then I suggest you invite them home for your parents to meet with them. Parents usually are a lot more likely to accept that you stay over with friends that they at least have a face to the names for. Also you should give them the phonenumbers to the friends house so that they know how to reach their parents, that could help to ease their minds.

If you feel you can't do those things, then it is probably not a very good idea to go stay with them anyway. Much better pass this time than to lie to your parents about it.

Good luck!

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A male reader, Marmite United Kingdom +, writes (26 October 2008):

Marmite agony auntBe honest.

It will work out for the best, and if you can trust them with it then they should trust you. Its also for safety

Good luck.

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A female reader, superwoman021 United Kingdom +, writes (26 October 2008):

you should tell them exactly where the sleepover is, in case something happens and they need to come a collect you.

Also their minds will be at ease if they know exactly where you are. If you explain to them fully that nothing will happen and that your just friends they are more likely to trust you but they will find out if you don't tell them but the the choice is completely up to you.

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A female reader, cd206 United Kingdom +, writes (26 October 2008):

cd206 agony auntIn my experience parents will always find out if you don't tell them and then the trust is ruined for a really long time. I would tell them you want to go and think logically about how to argue your case maturely for if they say no. There is a chance they might say no and think you're not ready for it or be worried about what might happen but if you don't tell them and they find out that will be it for a long time. Talk to them and accept their decision even if you don't agree with it. One day you'll be glad you did.

CD

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