Hi! So I’m thinking about sneaking out to pride (don’t worry I’m 16 and the worse punishment I’ll probably get is a lecture or my phone taken away but I have a plan and I’m trying to gather any info I can before it all blows up in my face) so got any tips besides “don’t go, it would be safer to go as an adult” or anything against it? All the kids at my school sneak out to parties so why not go to pride once?(Tag as #leafpride if you can so I can find this later please!) thank you! (1/2)
I can’t in good conscience say anything but don’t do it. I know that’s not what you want to hear but it’s the honest answer here and I know the other people on this blog would probably agree with me. There’s a reason things are 18+ and you have to be safe about these things. It’s fantastic to have pride and want to go to pride but it’s an adult environment and you’re not yet an adult.
There’s more that can happen than just you getting caught and getting into trouble. There’s adult situations you might get yourself into. Pride is fantastic and is about celebrating but don’t forget there are always people who will be there for the wrong reasons and who will have ulterior motives. Never sneak off to something without having someone know where you are and who you’re with. That’s why things are 18+ because you’re more likely as a younger person to engage in more risk taking behaviour. And that’s totally ok but there are always people who can and will take advantage of that.
Also I know at the Pride Party in my city, they ID everyone who tries to get in. So you may still end up disappointed. I really can’t suggest anything else. It’s your life, obviously but please consider all the risk factors. Never go anywhere without letting people know where you are and what time you’ll be back, always keep your phone safe so you have something to contact someone on. Don’t go alone. You’re an easy target for people. Be smart about it, please. But the smartest thing to do would be to wait until you’re old enough honestly. Sorry it’s not what you want to hear but there it is.
- Bonnie