I can understand your parents concern. I mean, have you ever watched the series to catch a predator? I cant believe there are so much perverted and sick people in this world. I bet your parents have watch it. If you haven't seen it tell your parents to let you watch it. I have a 12 yr old niece and she had watched the series. It teaches kids and young adults how to be smart and to protect themselves from Internet predators.
I mean, you seemed smarter than that, would you ever trust some one or meet some one you don't even know? Parents have to trust their kids, but always keeping a watchful eye on them. Thats how they will learn about life.