Friendship Tip: Getting Your Parents to Accept Your Boy BFF
Some parents (just like some kids) have a hard time accepting that a girl and a boy can sincerely be BFFs.
Some parents (just like some kids) have a hard time accepting that a girl and a boy can sincerely be BFFs. They think you must be going out, and may even try to put a stop to the friendship.
Frustrating? You bet…especially if you honestly don’t even have a crush on the guy! But instead of accusing your parents of being unfair, take a deep breath and remind yourself that they do have your best interests at heart.
Then, talk to them. Ask them what they’re worried about, and tell them what you like about him. What interests do you share? Does he always make you laugh? Does he give you good advice? Give them the chance to get to know him. If they see that he’s really a great kid, they’ll be much more likely to accept him
. Do you have a boy BFF? Do your parents accept him?
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all i do is hang out with boys theres no difference in fact at home in stead of make up its football even in rain its football so why bother to feel bad its the way of lifeMy best friend is a boy, my
My best friend is a boy, my parents treat him like he is my brother gotta love itIt's Fine
I really htink it is fine! I hang out with the boys at my school like I would hang out with any other girl.k
i hav a boy bff but he doesnt like me so its ok with mi parentsno boy bff
i have selveral guy friends but we’re not best friends. we just hang out in groups. me and my parents like keepin it like that. besides i don’t think guys can be as close as girlsI think that everyone can
I think that everyone can make there disitions but I think that it would be hard to talk to himBoy BFF!
Totally! We talk all the time, sometimes we even get in trouble in class! =]my boy bff
Ya I have boy bff he is so coolAgreed!
Boys are awesome friends… they don’t judge you and do all the mean girl stuff that girls sometimes do. I don’t have a boy BFF, but I want one!I understand
I HAVE LOTS OF FRIENDS THAT ARE BOYSawesome
I have one tooI AGREE
Boys are great friends!I AGREE
I think that boys are great friends!Escape the drama!!!! :)friends!
when i told my mom that i had a boy BFF she actually said that boy BFFs are better than girl BFFs… but i kinda was understanding her!Thanks for the tip DG
I have a boy BFF and I wasn’t so sure how to tell my parents… so thanks!!!!!!!!guys are cool 2
even though some think its odd i have a ton of guy friends, even close friends. i think every one should accept that!!!!!!!Yes I’ve known him forever
Yes I’ve known him forever and so have they! :)There is this one boy who is
There is this one boy who is really nice in my classtoo much girl drama
At school, all of my grade hang out in the same area. but as most schools, girls have drama, and i’m not a fan of the drama, even though the girls can be my friends, so i step out of it, and hang out with the guys! i am friends with everybody, and guys are fun to hang with, they talk about sports, school, funny jokes etc. instead of talking about other girls! i think guys are better to hang out with, but its also good to have your close girlfriends too! :)Boys r nicer (sometimes)
Boys can be your BFF!!!!!!!!! There is not nearly as much drama which is fantastic!Boys as friendss
Haveing a boy as a friend is great for u can help understand girls and he will help you understand boys also he can protect you if have any promblemsBoys are better
I think boys are better sometimes!! If your feeling girly (talking about make-up and crushes) then call your girlfriend. But if you wanna run around and maybe kick a ball or sit and watch a movie then call your guy-friend!! :Pboys are better
i totally agree! sometimes i’m into just talking about boys with my girls, but sometimes i want to go play soccer and just chill with the guys!boy bff
Yes i have a best friend that is a boy my parents like him kinda most of the time.FRIENDS
I wish I had friends that were boys. I guess all the boys are shy in my classes and are scared to be friends with girls.Dont worry
Dont worry. Even if they’re being shy. Try finding something in common with the boy. And that will lead to a great friendship!!!! Good Luck!Make good friends!
Boys make great friends! Some times they are better friends than some of my girlfriends.boys are better to be friends
boys are better to be friends with than girls :)it depends.
guy friends can be better but sometimes having 1 on 1 time with a girl is easier. i mean guys r awesome, but if all ur friends r guys,you’ll never experienece the great things that comes with having girlfriends ;PI wish!
I would have more friends that are boys if the ones in my class were less weird and unappealingFriends
alot of the friends tht i have tht are boys i met through my freinds tht are girlsDrama!
Its great to have guy friends! They just dont wanna go on about the girl drama!I know right
I know rightguy friends
I think it’s good to have a variety of friends…. including boys.less dramatic
its good to have a few guy friends because they dont get all that girl dramajust be cause
Nice!Boys,girls same thing
I have more guy friends than girls.I have guy friends to help with sports,video games.I also have them to have a good laugh and to be funny.With girls they help me with problems like clothes,crushes and things guys just don’t get.I have a ton of guy friends!
I have a ton of guy friends! But my favorite one is like my brother! Even thoughI already have a brother!fun
i like having guy friends cuz they like the same war and zombie games i do : DSporty!
I love sports! I’ll play them all day because I’m really active and hyper and no i’m not afraid to show my true self.my mom
my mom accepts my friend thats a boy.Mom
mine too!lots o friends
I have lots of friends that are boys! My parents don’t care.Boy's and Girls
I think that boys and girls can be friends because some girls are Drama Queens, and you sometimes act like a girly-girl sometimes and hang out with girls the you act like a tomboy and hang out with boys:DYour so right!
I have the same problem as you!yep
yep never do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!my friend who 's a boy
It’s good to have a friend who ‘s a boy when you ‘rre a tween, but not a BOYFRIEND! ! I am never going to have one!boys
i think our parents shod let us be happy with the boy.acting
It is fun to do acting you can be free and let everything come out of you and you can just injoy it. It is like you don’t have to be afraid to mess up or be shy.same!
i totally agree with you.