Question about member age, How to handle?

[rr1]

I just received the following message from a 15 year old member:

"I'm Joelle ... I'm new to this board ... About the age thing , well what if my parent don't even know that I watch this show ?? Seriously he doesn't know ... Can I bring recommendation from one of my sisters ?? The eldest is 21 years old ... Is that OK with you ??"

I responded that according to Proboards TOS she must have parental permission and if she didn't have it, I would have to delete her account. I also asked her if her father knew and approved of her membership on my board. This is the response I got:

"He knows I'm a member at many boards , and he really doesn't mind , sometimes he comes and check on me in my room and see me on some board chatting ...

I really don't think he does mind "

I told her that then I think it's ok, but I want to be sure. I would assume if her father checks on her and sees that she's on my board and doesn't get upset or tell her to get off, that constitutes permission. Am I right?

Thanks for any responses.

*Edited to add: She's also offering up her step-mother to write something.

[MBME]

if she says she allowed i dont think theres anything else to do about it im 15 and i dont go out and ask my parents can i go on this site yadda yadda i know they will trust my decision to go on a board so really i think its up to you.

[rr1]

Yes, that's what I'm trying to be clear on. Thanks.

[Craig]

I would count an elder sibling as permission.