My Mum doesn’t trust me with my male friend, even though he’s gay

DEAR DEIDRE: My mum doesn’t trust me – she won’t let me hang out with a boy, even though he’s gay.

I’m going into year eight at secondary school.

Lately, I’ve been spending time with a friend who happens to be homosexual.

Every time I ask to go to the park with him, mum says I’m not allowed.

She said his sexuality isn’t the problem, she’s just really worried about me spending time with him alone. Apparently, it’s a red flag.

I get that she’s concerned, but I wish she had more faith in me.