Reconnection with old "acquaintance" from middle school

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Hey there, I haven't posted on here in a long time but I have a bit of a problem. Theres this guy who I know from middle school, we weren't in the same class but I remember him cuz he was in my friend's class. I found this guys profile on Instagram and I recognized him and followed him. He followed me back, and messaged me, saying that he recognized me. I told him that we went to the same middle school and we started talking.

We talked about our current schools (we go to different high schools), our friends, extracurriculars etc. He started complimenting me, saying that I'm gorgeous and talented etc. I was really flattered that he liked me. He asked me recently if he could take me out to a cafe so we could get to know each other better and reconnect properly.

The problem? My parents don't know that I'm talking to this guy. They would get mad if they found out I'm messaging someone who wasn't a close friend. I am starting to like him back as well and I really want to take the chance and go out with him, but I don't know if I should just go with him and hide it from my parents or come clean and risk getting in trouble. I'm so lost on what to do.

This is a hard one. You want to be honest with your parents, I believe.

Maybe tell them that you got messaged by an old friend. This happens all the time in social media. Maybe say that you've been talking to him a while, and that he's a nice guy. Offer to introduce him to your parents, so they'll see that he's a nice guy, and has good intentions for you.

I hope your parents realize that you are growing up, and should have dating experiences so you can learn to tell who are the decent guys. And to learn how to be an adult.

If they are dead set against you dating, maybe you might have to be "devious." But it's best, really, to be truthful.

I would tell your parents.
Like Kraftie said, let them know you got messaged by an old friend and started talking.
Tell them he wants to take you out for coffee and ask their advice.
Personally, I would be cautious and meet in a public locale and either have your parents drive you there or drive yourself.
You don't know this guy well at this point since you are in different schools and such.
I would not go in a car with him.
I think if you ask your parents politely for advice and let them know you've been thinking reasonably about it, they will not get angry.
If the boy is willing to hang at your house and meet your parents and such, that is a good idea too.

just be half honest, tell them you're going out with a friend from school..