Whether you’ve known them your whole life, or just met them a few weeks ago, the person with whom you have a relationship is special. They are someone you share things that you wouldn’t share with everyone else. If you’re in a relationship it can change your world because for that moment you are affected by someone else. That someone that can change your mood in 5 seconds, for either good or sometimes bad. The thing is parents don’t understand that whoever we are with is special and has so much meaning to us. I think that parents only see what they did when they were our age. Because the love us, they don’t want to see us make the mistakes they did when they were young. But they have to let us make those mistakes in order to learn. 

It is a common saying, but it is very true: All of us must learn from our mistakes. Of course our parents don’t want us to get hurt, I get it. But if we don’t go through at least one bad relationship, how will we know what we want and don’t want when we are finally ready to say those two major words “I do”? I know that sometimes I stop and wonder if the person I’m with will be the one I’m with for the rest of my life. I know my parents did it too, so how do they expect us not to think that way. 

Parents should always give us advice, but they should also let us learn on our own. Through relationships we can see the good aspects and bad aspects of any person. All of this will help us find the perfect person for each of us. And maybe, for the lucky one, they already found that person.

Do you feel like your parents don't understand your relationship? Do they think you're too young to be in love?

Edith is 17 years old and lives in San Diego, California. She enjoys acting and singing and loves discovering new music. On the weekend she spends her time at the movies, singing in her church's choir, and hanging out with friends. Her role model is her sister because she taught her everything she knows today. Have a question for Edith? Email us!