Yes , I do. Once she is of a reasonable age , I would allow her to make decisions on her own. I don't feel that sixteen is anywhere near that age.
Granted , I would do what I could to convince her to make a rational decision for herself at 21 , 25 or any age , but at 16 , I still have the responsibility for her and no 25 year old is going to be associating with her closely enough to consider dating her if I can prevent it. They damn sure won't continue to do so if they were to start dating her.
You can't fall in love with someone you never get to know , and I can stop it if it would start.
I honestly believe that females are in their mid twenties , and males in the late twenties to early thirties before they mature enough that they truly have a clue what life is about.
That is an effect of the lack of discipline , structure ,and responsible parenting in this society , which in turn is a result of social engineering by narcissistic liberal lawyers/ politicians and lazy, greedy ,apethetic and narcissistic citizenry in this nation.
Blackgangst1:
You are actually the reason I responded to this.
I resent the fact that you implied we all agree it is OK for our daughters to get an abortion without parents consent. If the parents would do their job in the first place and raise kids properly and know where they are and what they are doing , it wouldn;t be an issue.
I have seen it many many times. It is easier to let the kid do what they want ,than to be responsible and take the time to raise and teach them.
I personally believe the parents ought to be held responsible for the actions of their chldren until they are of age.
If my dog gets out of the yard and bites someone , I am responsible.
How can I not ,then ,be responsible for a chld who I have the ability to teach right and wrong?
The dog is instinctive , the chld is not.
The problem lies with the parents. Too many have children they don't want and don't want to be bothered with. It's as if , as long as the kid is fed long enough to get out on their own . the parents job is done.
I don't see it that way.
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR KIDS ARE RIGHT NOW?