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Teenage Love?
Do you believe in love in high school? Could it possibly exist?
No way, kids don't know what true love is... But, how many people do you know that dated in high school that are currently married and happy? I personally know about 4 couples very very well that are now happy after being high school sweethearts. Did they just like each other as teens and grow to love each other? When did the "like" change to "love?" In college? Age 21? 22?23? Or could they possibly have loved each other all along?
How can you put an age on love?
I, personally, believe in teenage love. I truly think it exists. Adults that did not fall in love till they were, in fact, adults, will most likely dismiss it. However, some - like my mother, for instance - do not dismiss teenage love. Do you?
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Opinion:
You know... I think I agree with you. Some people may reject the idea that there can be love at a level such as high school. Some people think that you don't understand what love truly is until you're a much older adult. I don't. I think there absolutely can be love in high school.
Review:
I like how you came at us with a debatable argument. I think it was interesting how you asked some questions, too, instead of just stating your opinion alone. That is a valuable trait in great writers, and I for one definitely believe you to have the potential. Fantastic job, and keep up the good work! :)
Sorry to hear about ur parents not agreeing and wanting you to be someone thats not you for your career. Sorry again, wish you well,
Mikaela Graham
I'm sure it can happen - I know it can happen, for that matter. What I do not believe is that it happens as often as teenage students would like to believe it would.
I know plenty of teenagers, being one myself, who claim to be madly and mercilessly in love with their significant other - of mere months. Trust takes time to develop, and loves stems only from trust. Not physical attraction, like most teenagers seem to think.
While I know people who were high school sweethearts who were later married (my grandparents, for instance), I just don't think it happens that often.
