I just read this whole thread. As a mother of a teenage daughter, when she was 16 I would have freaked if she wanted to date an (almost) 20 y.o. I think that if you get the feeling the attraction is mutual, you should get her parents approval before you start to date. Just the fact that you go to them for their approval could work in your favor. Also, if they are going to get upset and forbid the relationship, you both would not have put yourselves too deeply into a relationship. Does that make sense? I ramble sometimes.
