[header] How to get your parents to let you date someone [title] Speak to them honestly about dating. [step] The first thing to do is to talk to your parents about dating, and be honest and receptive during the talk. Never start this conversation after a fight, or after they tell you that you can't date. 
You want to get their position on the issue, and their level of opposition to dating. [substeps] Bring it up at a random time so they won't become suspicious of your questions.