How to Enjoy Your Date When Mom or Dad Chaperone – Part 2
Did you really think we’d leave you hanging?
Last time, we discussed how to put things in perspective and get your own space when this unthinkable situation rears its ugly head. Check out two more ways to handle your biz with Mom or Dad, while effectively getting to know the new hottie in your life.
Establish a code. Sometimes you’ve gotta give Mom or Dad the benefit of the doubt. They might end up butting in without even realizing it. So you need to establish a code phrase that tells them when to remove themselves from the convo or whatever is going on. It can be a subtle sentence that would fit within most conversations (“I’ve got so much homework, I have no idea when I’m going to get it all done.”), a random point (“So how about those Raiders?”) or something completely obscure (“Pickled beets are the worst!”).Whatever the phrase is, it needs to be established before your date arrives. That way, you and Mom or Dad will be on the same page and they’ll know when to make their exit if/when the time comes.
- Be cool. Actions speak louder than words and parents have a tendency to think that if you’re nervous, there’s got to be a reason – one of those reasons being you up to something. This isn’t always the case. Rather than trying to convince Mom or Dad that you’re fine, just play it cool around your date. Besides, calmness is contagious. If your date sees how relaxed you are about the parents being in the vicinity, your date will be more likely to chill out and roll with the punches, as well.
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if ur parents are chapperoning the date, then try to make sure your date is talking to you more than your mom. bring up any random conversation that your parents would know nothing about, like that kid in your spanish class who still wipes his snot underneath his desk. you can bring up anything you want, EXCEPT POLITICS!!!