Parents dont know im in a relationship😐

Maddie
Ive been dating the same guy for 11 months now and hes a tad too old for me... hes 16 almost 17 im 14 almost 15 and idk if they would approve of it. Im tired of sneaking around just to hang out with him. Im scared that once i tell them they might be really controling and wont have any freedom or be able to see him. Is there any advice someone can give me? Or should i just not tell them at all to be safe?