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Parenting Teens

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Many parents believe that it is their duty to control the lives of their teens. Others may give teens more freedoms, which gives them more decisions to make, such as who they want to date. The play Romeo and Juliet is a fabulous example of this. Many real-life examples also prove that parents should mentor their teen and keep a close eye on what the teen is up to. Brain research also shows that teens need some guidance. Some people may believe that parents shouldn’t be able to prevent their teen from dating certain people, but I believe that under many circumstances parents should prevent teens from dating certain people.
Brain research shows that teen decisions should be monitored. According to a documentary done by Frontline, “Teens and adults interpret emotions differently.” Teens could see someone they would want to date differently than their parents. The parents may think the person is a bad influence but the teen may think the person is a good influence. Parents have been through experiences like this and know that their teen shouldn’t date the person. According to an article by National Geographic written by David Dobbs, “When adults guide teens lightly, teens succeed in life.” If a parent were to tell their teen that the person that they want to date isn’t the brightest, not all teens would take that advice because it is coming from a parent. But, if teens were to take the advice, they would most likely be more successful in life. Teens need to take the advice that their parents give them more seriously.
Also, the play Romeo and Juliet has some good examples of why parents should prohibit teens from dating certain people. One character that portrays this is Juliet, when Juliet and Romeo talk about getting married over the balcony. “Three words, dear Romeo, and good night indeed. If that thy bent of love be honorable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow by one that I’ll procure to come to thee where and what time thou wilt perform the rite, and all my fortunes at thy foot I’ll lay and follow thee my lord throughout the world” (Act II, Scene 2, lines 142-148). At this point in the play, Juliet is telling Romeo that she will send someone to talk to him about the plans of their wedding. This

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