My gay son wants to date at 15?

my son just turned 15... he thought he was bi... and we discussed it.... now he says he is gay.... regardless.... he wants to date this guy from school.... we have had several conversations concerning him being bi or gay and i have told him that no matter what.... i will always love him and i accept him for who he is... but... at this tender age.. i can't allow him to "date" a guy.... now i find out that he asked a guy to "date" him after i told him not to do this...and they are "dating" .... i have learned this is not the first guy he has asked to "date"... if one guy says no... he immediatly asks another..... he says he doesn't like being single... he likes dating..............so....i need advice...... should he be allowed to date when i really believe he may be confused at this time in his life... and may look back on it and think.... what was i thinking..... i am trying to look out for him now and in the future.....anyone know of any sites that may help me....... thank you....

My gay son wants to date at 15?
I think you are an awesome parent for being so understanding . It sounds like you son is feeling very lonely and trying to find someone to relate to . I think I would talk to him about going behind your back . But I think I would also let him date [with restrictions] I think it is very important to keep the lines of communication open . Also I would try to find a person in your area [that's respected] that your son can talk to about the things he doesn't feel comfortable about talking with you .
Reply:Minimum age for one-on-one dating imo is 16...gay or not. If he's attracted to males, then he's attracted to males. Typically a teen isn't going to admit that unless it's how he feels.





Not sure of any support sites out there, but do some research. I have gay friends, but they are all adults. The ones I have though, knew even in their teens they were attracted to males, although some did try dating girls just to see if they were correct or incorrect about their feelings...
Reply:Would you let him date if he thought he was straight?





I understand that you're trying to look out for him, but everyone makes mistakes and we all learn by doing. If he decides dating or even men aren't for him any more then that makes him a stronger person.





At least you two have a good enough relationship to talk about stuff like this, so if anything does go wrong there's a strong chance he'll come to you for guidance. Again, at least you know what he's doing.
Reply:Well, if it makes your son happy, explain that you're hesitant but you don't want to make friction in the relationship between you two if it's sensitive, especially over the issue like this.





If he feels he's emotionally mature enough to date than let him, but warn him if he gets hurt or he feels he's made a mistake, its on his part.





Support him but don't force yourself to be supportive if you're not convinced he's sure himself.





If that helps?
Reply:Wow, ive heard of being understanding, and thats cool.


Im not gay, just for the record lol.


But just tell him that he can if he wants to, but you wont be comfortable with it, and if he loves you, he will do the right thing.
Reply:Well, he's no different than a straight kid that was "dating." Give him the same advice that u would give any other of ur children...and if u think he sexually active don't 4get 2 mention about condoms and std's.
Reply:Straight or Gay, kids shouldn't be dating until at least 16.