If you whine and shout at them, they’ll never see you as an adult. You want them to believe you are capable of making the right decisions. Being mature is the best answer to how to convince your parents you're ready to date.

Chances are, if you’re asking to date you have someone in mind. Make sure the person you choose is someone your parents will approve of.

Part of being allowed to date is showing your parents that you have your priorities in order. Keeping your grades up will show them that you are capable of managing a schedule.

Make sure you listen to their side of the argument. Remain calm throughout it and make your points clear.

Let your parents know that you will show respect to yourself first and foremost in your relationship. Your parents’ priority is to keep you safe, and you want them to know you will be.

When they’re talking and bringing up things you perhaps didn’t prepare for in this conversation, hear them out. Make sure you tell them you hear them, but tell them they have nothing to worry about and that you are capable of handling something this serious.

Make sure they know that you’ll be keeping them in the loop. Whatever questions they ask, you should be willing to answer. It doesn't need to be secretive.

If they say yes, but with conditions, try it out. See how it goes, and thank them for their time.

You want to make sure they know this won’t be an all-encompassing thing. You will have other aspects of your life besides your relationship and will continue to be a well-rounded individual.

Don’t run up to them and tell them you need an answer by tonight. Give it a week and see what they say. Don’t constantly bring it up, but mention it after a few days.