Lucid Dreamer wrote:My parents don't know about my bf XD they would FLIP, I have known him for years, but, he has being expelled from 5 different schools, and is an ex druggie and smoker, and now he just drinks a lot...but he is REALLY cute, and I kinda like the bad boy attitude XD. Do you really have to tell them If you went out with him?
I think it depends on your age. If you are young then your parents are still legally responsible for you. They may see this boy as a risk, a liability to your safety/health/happiness. Also, they should always know where you are; that's just common sense for safety.
Also, I would be a little concerned if he's drinking a lot. If he can't go without a drink (no matter what he claims), that's a sign he may be an alcoholic and you can become one at a pretty young age.
Being cute is never an excuse for anything. Not trying to be mean, but it's the simple, practical truth.
So really, the choice is yours, just as the consequences of action or inaction will be yours to deal with. My parents may not know everything about my boyfriend (he smokes and drinks) but also we are in our mid-twenties so I no longer have to do as my parents say - I am an adult and make my own decisions. All the same, my family has met him and my two closest friends have his address and phone number; one of them (and another friend) and one of my brothers have even been to his place. Another friend met him because I brought him as my date to her wedding and I was a bridesmaid so we all sat at the bridal party table; at the rehearsal dinner he even sat next to the groom. So he's met 4 of my friends, my family of 7, an aunt, and 2 of my friends can contact him if need be.
IF you choose not to tell your parents, I do think you need to leave his address and phone number with an ADULT you trust, not just one of your friends if you are a minor. If you have been to his home but don't know his address, it's a good thing to find out! I learned my boyfriend's address pretty quick so I can tell it to someone if need be (and to give to those friends) or also if there's an emergency I can say exactly where I am, whether it's trouble with him (doubtful haha) or the house is on fire or a burglar or whatever.