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[quote=Anonymous]I don't have kids, but I remember what worked for me at that age.

Let your daughter know that you disapprove, use a gentle, polite but firm tone about it. Lay out the reasons why you are concerned. But don't lay down the law and try to prevent her from meeting the woman, tell her instead that you will let her take the right decision. Tell her you are there for her anytime she needs to. Let your conversation convey care more than disapproval. Its a strange age, late teens - you are chafing against parental control, but you still want to know they care. Even if she continues to date her, your words will stay with her and she will know in the back of her head to look out for herself.

Meet the woman, but not at home. I know its the pandemic, but it is getting warm outside, so may be at an outdoor coffee shop. Anywhere you can assess her character easily - your turf, but not your home. Be no-nonsense, but never rude. Get her to talk, more than talking yourself. If you have a gay/lesbian friend you trust, and understands your parental concern - tag them along. The community is small, and if she had any sense, she would preferably know enough to avoid the potential reputational risk.

Good luck and strength to you! 
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