In Act II, Romeo and Juliet hide their decision to marry from their parents. How would you react if your parents opposed your marriage to someone they did not approve of
Parents are obviously very important people in your life and deserve all your respect. Now, if I ever fell in love with somebody that my parents don't approve of, I would be really disappointed that they don't like the guy but if I'm in love, I probably wouldn't let my parents' opinions affect the relationship. I think I should be the one to make my own decisions and of course my parents should have some impact if they think he's a bad influence on me but if I knew he was a great guy, there should be no reason why we can't be together.
It wouldn't be fair if my parents got to choose who they married and I can't. If I'm truly in love, nothing would be able to damage the relationship. Hopefully, this situation will never come about in my family. Romeo and Juliet really loved each other and their families hated each other! If I was in their situation, I wouldn't let the quarrel between families interfere with their love for one another. True love is determined by those two people in a relationship and your parents can have their opinions but it's not determined by them.
Well to me my parents, especially my mom, means THE WORLD to me, as do their opinion on people. So if I were to fall in love with someone they didn't approve of I think that more than anything I'd be hurt, that the people I love and mean the most to me don't like eachother. But as much as I value my parents opinion I feel that they would have to accept as well as respect my desicion no matter what.
I would act very mad if my parentsa wouldnt aprove of him but I would never do it because my relationship with my parents is very close and for some reason:) their always right. SO i guess i would be mad but follow what they say.
I would really be mad though for the reson that i get very frustrated with my parents. But i would never break up with him thats toltally different from marriage I believe.
Response:I agree with alexis ,our parents truly deserve alot of respect.
Response: I agree with amanda, I would be hurt if the 2 people i love hate eachother.
Response: I agree wioth alexis ,I wouldnt let the quarrel bother the relationship at all.
Parents say they know what's best for you. That is true, but it's not always the case. If i ever fell madly in love with someone, ans i knew rhat he was the one i wanted to be with, then i wouldnt take no as an answer from them. I will be a lot older, so i would know what's best for me.
I have been influenced by my parents throughout my life. Because of this, I believe that I couldn't possibly fall in love with someone my parents didn't also like.
If, however, one day I were to fall in love with someone my parents did not approve of, then I still feel that if I am truly in love and happy with that person that I will marry them. But, of course, this is when I am my own adult and can make my own choices.
If my parents didn't approve of my decision to marry, I may take heir opinions into consideration. It also depends on how I feel. If I am truly in love, their opinion may mean nothing to me. They are more wise and know more about relationships than I do. Love is something very hard to overcome.
My parents should know a thing or to about marriages. I want to hear their opinion even if I don't agree with them. Love can "make you blind" and you might not see the true person your going to marry, but your parents might. They want to look out for you. i might not listen to them though.
I agree with Alexis that if the person is a great guy, there shouldn't be anything standing in the way of the relationship.
I agree with Amanda that they should respect our decisions.
I disagree with Marissa that you should always listen to your parents. You should make your own mistakes and whatever they tell you to do, it might be a mistake on their part and on yours for listening to them.
Obviously, our parents are much more experienced than we are when it comes to just about anything, especially love. However, if I decide I want to spend the rest of my life with a specific person, I think that's a pretty serious choice. If I say something like that, I'll definitely mean it, more likely than not. That's why I strongly believe that parents shouldn't have control over who we want to marry. I don't think parents should have much of a say when it comes to something as serious as marriage. However, I believe that parents should have power over the more immature things in our lives. If I decide that I want to hang out with someone with a bad reputation, the parents should step in and give us advice on what to do. But, at our age, I don't think they should make the decision for us, only suggestions and advice. I think that choosing to marry somebody is a big deal that should be taken very seriously.
I disagree with Marissa. Of course, our relationship with our parents is very important, but I feel that anybody can choose who they want to spend the rest of their life with, so long as the other person feels the same way. I agree with Alexis when she says that "true love is determined by those two people in a relationship and your parents can have their opinions but it's not determined by them." I agree with Melissa when she says that when we reach the age that we start thinking of marrying the one you love, we will be old enough (and probably experienced enough) to make our own decisions.
If it ever came down to the point that I had to choice between marrying someone I love or respecting my parents wishes I would sit down and listen to both sides of the story. I would also try everything in my power to find a way to get them to get along. I would definitely be very upset if my parents did not approve of the person I was in love with.
I would try to not let the decisions of my parents get in the way of my emotions or my feelings for that person because only I can feel those emotions. On the other hand if he is a complete jerk... then I would kick him to the curve hardcore! So in the end it could be a difficult decision.
I would probably feel like running away to marry that person despite my parent's wishes. Instead of thinking irrationally, I would probably try to think it over, and think what would be the best choice to make. I think maybe going on with the marriage despite my parent's wishes would be the best choice, and hopefully they will except me after what i had done. I think my parents should love me and back me up at all times and for all choices, and I believe that should include being able to marry someone I wish to marry. I would try to explain to my parents in the nicest of ways that I truly care about her and that I love her. I would also try to convince to them that I cannot live without her and my life would be ruined if I do not take this opportunity. Despite any oppositions, I would do what I feel is the right thing to do and go forward with the marriage.
I agree with Gabrield. I feel that when I am my own man and live independently, I have the right to marry whoever I want.
I disagree with Gabrield. Even though my parents have raised me, I do not think that just because they are overprotective and they worry, that they should be able to control who I wish to marry.
I agree with Amandal. I would find it a shock if my parents did not approve of the person I am in love with. I think that they should accept the fact that I am in love and be understanding that this is the person i wish to spend the rest of my life with.
Honestly, if I was in that situation, it would depend on the situation. If they were within reason then I'd would take there desion inconsideration.
On the other hand, if it was a stupid reason like Romeo and Juliet, I would not listen to them. But, my parents are the most people who has influence over me. Also, they know best.
I love my parents to death and I know they love me too but if they knew that I was in love with him it shouldn't matter if they approve of him or not. They should still support my decision 100% and trust my judge of character. Who I love is my business and if they can't accept that then to bad.
I can't control who I am going to marry or who I fall in love with. The only thing my parents can do is be supportive. Even if they do want to stop the marriage it's not like I would listen to them anyway. I would follow my heart and do what I felt was right.
I agree with Alexis when she says that she wouldn't let her parents affect the relationship. For me, the relationship would still continue no matter what.
I don't agree with Marissa when she says that her parent's opinion would stop her from marrying someone you love. I completely trust my heart and I know that when I get married that it truly would be the right guy for me even if he's not the right guy for my parents. I love my parents to death but I still won't listen to them.
I kind of agree with Tiffany when she says that she would take her parents thoughts into consideration. Knowing me, I would probably think about it for a long time and only make my decision after I am absolutely positive.
Responses: 1. I disagree with Alexis, because when you marry someone you are marrying there family. 2. I would do the same thing as Marissa, but that is easier said then done. 3. I agree with Gaby, i will marry when i am an adult and not my parents problem.
Sometimes our parents do these choices because they know the best for us. If they oppose, I would be very upset. I would not try to enlope without their decision. What I try to do to change their mind about it is to show them how go of a person my future spose could be for me. But if they still do not approve, I do as much as I can to make them say yes.
I agree with alexis. Our parents are the most important people in our live. Without them, we would not know what to do.
I also agree with marissas. I would be mad myself if my parents did not approve with my future spouse. But I have to suck it up and try harder for their approval.
I also agree with TiffanyC. The choice I have depend on my maturity, and what I do in life.
I think parents have a great influence on who we are and what we do. And for that, I do value their opinion. If they were to oppose my marriage with someone I love, I would be destroyed. Depending on my parents reasoning on not liking the decision to get married, I would take their opinion into consideration.However, they must respect my decisions because it is MY life. After all, they should have faith in the way they taught us in picking the right person. Alexis: I really agree with your sentence when you say " If I'm truly in love, nothing would be able to damage the relationship." Amanda: I agree with you, parents should respect our decisions. Marissa: Parents are normally right...geez Tiffany: I like that quote of "love can make you blind". It is probably true.
To me, parents are extremely important in everything I do. Their opinion matters to me very much. If I was in love or marrying someone my parents disapproved of, I would be sad and upset. Yet, I have to make my own decisions. I can't let them control everything but I also would definetly not like to marry someone my parents don't approve of. I would probably try to show my parents the good things about this person. I would make sure they see that I would be happy with this person. Knowing my parents, I think they would eventually approve and be okay with it. As long as I'm happy with this person, my parents wouldnt mind.
1. I agree with Alexis, I do think that parents are very important people and deserve respect. 2. I agree with Amanda when she says her parents are the world to her. My parents are also the world to me, I value their opinion the most. 3. I agree with Gabriel when he says he has been influenced by his parents. I think everyone has been influenced by their parents in some way.
i would feel heart broken and upset because my parents have always wanted me to be happy and if i finally find someone i'm happy with and my parents arent happy for me, then they are steeing a double standard. my parents should apporve of my decisions and stand behind me in whatever decisions i make.
i kind of understand why romeo and juliet went and married in secret because their parents wouldn't stand behind them. i would of probably not gone off and done that but i would of eventually married my love even if my parents dont aprove.
I would freak out if my parents tell me that I can not marry the girl I love. I would probably get married in secret like Romeo did with Juliet. I know that my parents will be my parents but I will be older and mature when I grow up. So I believe that I should make my own descions. Although in the end I will still love my parents in the end. Responses: I agree with alexis because she talks about her parents. I agree with amanda because she states that her descison is final over her parents. I agree with marrissa because she talks about her parents to.
Well first I would be shocked. I know I'm their daughter and all, but if I'm happy, they should be happy for me. They shouldn't want to take that away from me if they really loved me. It would be very heart-breaking to know that they don't want me sharing my life with someone I think completes me. It's like an Edward/Bella moment. Second, I would be the rebel and marry him anyways. If I'm in love and I'm happy, I want to whatever it takes to make sure my life stays that way. Of course it will be heart-breaking not to have my parents at the wedding, but it's sadly their choice. The only time I would listen to my parents when it comes to that would be only if like my significant other was a drugee or criminal. They'd knock some sense into my head!
I think that if I loved a guy and my parents hated him or something, I would try to understand where they are coming from. For the most part, our parents do know a lot more than us about many things and i would take that into account. I'd find out why they felt this way and see if something is going on that i didn't notice before. However, i wouldn't let it affect the relationship unless something really was wrong. I love my parents but i wouldn't give into them if they are being that way for no reason. i wouldn't just marry any random person anyways though, and my parents should have met the guy way before getting engaged, so really this shouldn't be a problem.
I agree with Alexis that parents can have opinions, but you should let them decide for you. I also agree with Amanda that it would sadden me if they people i loved most didn't like each other. Lastly, i agree with MelissaA that parents don't always know what's best for you, though they do most of the time at least. :)
I agree with alyse. I would listen to both my significant other's and my parent's sides of the story.
I agree with elizabeth that parents should support. They shouldn't do what makes you unhappy.
Adrian, I agree that parents should have power over the immature things in our life, but i wouldn't define it as power. I'd define it as parental authority. This is because once we're adults, we can have authority over our own immature things.
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Parents are obviously very important people in your life and deserve all your respect. Now, if I ever fell in love with somebody that my parents don't approve of, I would be really disappointed that they don't like the guy but if I'm in love, I probably wouldn't let my parents' opinions affect the relationship. I think I should be the one to make my own decisions and of course my parents should have some impact if they think he's a bad influence on me but if I knew he was a great guy, there should be no reason why we can't be together.
It wouldn't be fair if my parents got to choose who they married and I can't. If I'm truly in love, nothing would be able to damage the relationship. Hopefully, this situation will never come about in my family. Romeo and Juliet really loved each other and their families hated each other! If I was in their situation, I wouldn't let the quarrel between families interfere with their love for one another. True love is determined by those two people in a relationship and your parents can have their opinions but it's not determined by them.
Well to me my parents, especially my mom, means THE WORLD to me, as do their opinion on people. So if I were to fall in love with someone they didn't approve of I think that more than anything I'd be hurt, that the people I love and mean the most to me don't like eachother. But as much as I value my parents opinion I feel that they would have to accept as well as respect my desicion no matter what.
I would act very mad if my parentsa wouldnt aprove of him but I would never do it because my relationship with my parents is very close and for some reason:) their always right. SO i guess i would be mad but follow what they say.
I would really be mad though for the reson that i get very frustrated with my parents. But i would never break up with him thats toltally different from marriage I believe.
Response:I agree with alexis ,our parents truly deserve alot of respect.
Response: I agree with amanda, I would be hurt if the 2 people i love hate eachother.
Response: I agree wioth alexis ,I wouldnt let the quarrel bother the relationship at all.
Parents say they know what's best for you. That is true, but it's not always the case. If i ever fell madly in love with someone, ans i knew rhat he was the one i wanted to be with, then i wouldnt take no as an answer from them. I will be a lot older, so i would know what's best for me.
I have been influenced by my parents throughout my life. Because of this, I believe that I couldn't possibly fall in love with someone my parents didn't also like.
If, however, one day I were to fall in love with someone my parents did not approve of, then I still feel that if I am truly in love and happy with that person that I will marry them. But, of course, this is when I am my own adult and can make my own choices.
Responses:
1. I agree with alexis that it wouldn't be fair if parents got to choose who we marry.
2. I agree with mellissa that sometimes parents don't always know what's best.
3. I agree with amanda that parent's opinion are very important.
If my parents didn't approve of my decision to marry, I may take heir opinions into consideration. It also depends on how I feel. If I am truly in love, their opinion may mean nothing to me. They are more wise and know more about relationships than I do. Love is something very hard to overcome.
My parents should know a thing or to about marriages. I want to hear their opinion even if I don't agree with them. Love can "make you blind" and you might not see the true person your going to marry, but your parents might. They want to look out for you. i might not listen to them though.
I agree with Alexis that if the person is a great guy, there shouldn't be anything standing in the way of the relationship.
I agree with Amanda that they should respect our decisions.
I disagree with Marissa that you should always listen to your parents. You should make your own mistakes and whatever they tell you to do, it might be a mistake on their part and on yours for listening to them.
Obviously, our parents are much more experienced than we are when it comes to just about anything, especially love. However, if I decide I want to spend the rest of my life with a specific person, I think that's a pretty serious choice. If I say something like that, I'll definitely mean it, more likely than not. That's why I strongly believe that parents shouldn't have control over who we want to marry.
I don't think parents should have much of a say when it comes to something as serious as marriage. However, I believe that parents should have power over the more immature things in our lives. If I decide that I want to hang out with someone with a bad reputation, the parents should step in and give us advice on what to do. But, at our age, I don't think they should make the decision for us, only suggestions and advice. I think that choosing to marry somebody is a big deal that should be taken very seriously.
I disagree with Marissa. Of course, our relationship with our parents is very important, but I feel that anybody can choose who they want to spend the rest of their life with, so long as the other person feels the same way.
I agree with Alexis when she says that "true love is determined by those two people in a relationship and your parents can have their opinions but it's not determined by them."
I agree with Melissa when she says that when we reach the age that we start thinking of marrying the one you love, we will be old enough (and probably experienced enough) to make our own decisions.
If it ever came down to the point that I had to choice between marrying someone I love or respecting my parents wishes I would sit down and listen to both sides of the story. I would also try everything in my power to find a way to get them to get along. I would definitely be very upset if my parents did not approve of the person I was in love with.
I would try to not let the decisions of my parents get in the way of my emotions or my feelings for that person because only I can feel those emotions. On the other hand if he is a complete jerk... then I would kick him to the curve hardcore!
So in the end it could be a difficult decision.
1. I agree with Alexis when she says if would not be fair if my parents chose who i got to marry.
2.I agree with Melissa when she says no would not be an option.
3.I agree with Adrian when he says if we make a choice we may be serious enough to know what we are getting ourselves into.
I would probably feel like running away to marry that person despite my parent's wishes. Instead of thinking irrationally, I would probably try to think it over, and think what would be the best choice to make. I think maybe going on with the marriage despite my parent's wishes would be the best choice, and hopefully they will except me after what i had done. I think my parents should love me and back me up at all times and for all choices, and I believe that should include being able to marry someone I wish to marry. I would try to explain to my parents in the nicest of ways that I truly care about her and that I love her. I would also try to convince to them that I cannot live without her and my life would be ruined if I do not take this opportunity. Despite any oppositions, I would do what I feel is the right thing to do and go forward with the marriage.
I agree with Gabrield. I feel that when I am my own man and live independently, I have the right to marry whoever I want.
I disagree with Gabrield. Even though my parents have raised me, I do not think that just because they are overprotective and they worry, that they should be able to control who I wish to marry.
I agree with Amandal. I would find it a shock if my parents did not approve of the person I am in love with. I think that they should accept the fact that I am in love and be understanding that this is the person i wish to spend the rest of my life with.
Honestly, if I was in that situation, it would depend on the situation. If they were within reason then I'd would take there desion inconsideration.
On the other hand, if it was a stupid reason like Romeo and Juliet, I would not listen to them. But, my parents are the most people who has influence over me. Also, they know best.
I love my parents to death and I know they love me too but if they knew that I was in love with him it shouldn't matter if they approve of him or not. They should still support my decision 100% and trust my judge of character. Who I love is my business and if they can't accept that then to bad.
I can't control who I am going to marry or who I fall in love with. The only thing my parents can do is be supportive. Even if they do want to stop the marriage it's not like I would listen to them anyway. I would follow my heart and do what I felt was right.
I agree with Alexis when she says that she wouldn't let her parents affect the relationship. For me, the relationship would still continue no matter what.
I don't agree with Marissa when she says that her parent's opinion would stop her from marrying someone you love. I completely trust my heart and I know that when I get married that it truly would be the right guy for me even if he's not the right guy for my parents. I love my parents to death but I still won't listen to them.
I kind of agree with Tiffany when she says that she would take her parents thoughts into consideration. Knowing me, I would probably think about it for a long time and only make my decision after I am absolutely positive.
Responses:
1. I disagree with Alexis, because when you marry someone you are marrying there family.
2. I would do the same thing as Marissa, but that is easier said then done.
3. I agree with Gaby, i will marry when i am an adult and not my parents problem.
Sometimes our parents do these choices because they know the best for us. If they oppose, I would be very upset. I would not try to enlope without their decision.
What I try to do to change their mind about it is to show them how go of a person my future spose could be for me. But if they still do not approve, I do as much as I can to make them say yes.
I agree with alexis. Our parents are the most important people in our live. Without them, we would not know what to do.
I also agree with marissas. I would be mad myself if my parents did not approve with my future spouse. But I have to suck it up and try harder for their approval.
I also agree with TiffanyC. The choice I have depend on my maturity, and what I do in life.
I think parents have a great influence on who we are and what we do. And for that, I do value their opinion. If they were to oppose my marriage with someone I love, I would be destroyed. Depending on my parents reasoning on not liking the decision to get married, I would take their opinion into consideration.However, they must respect my decisions because it is MY life. After all, they should have faith in the way they taught us in picking the right person.
Alexis: I really agree with your sentence when you say " If I'm truly in love, nothing would be able to damage the relationship."
Amanda: I agree with you, parents should respect our decisions.
Marissa: Parents are normally right...geez
Tiffany: I like that quote of "love can make you blind". It is probably true.
Oh and Stacey, they say when you date someone you date the family too, so I agree with what you said.
To me, parents are extremely important in everything I do. Their opinion matters to me very much. If I was in love or marrying someone my parents disapproved of, I would be sad and upset. Yet, I have to make my own decisions. I can't let them control everything but I also would definetly not like to marry someone my parents don't approve of. I would probably try to show my parents the good things about this person. I would make sure they see that I would be happy with this person. Knowing my parents, I think they would eventually approve and be okay with it. As long as I'm happy with this person, my parents wouldnt mind.
1. I agree with Alexis, I do think that parents are very important people and deserve respect.
2. I agree with Amanda when she says her parents are the world to her. My parents are also the world to me, I value their opinion the most.
3. I agree with Gabriel when he says he has been influenced by his parents. I think everyone has been influenced by their parents in some way.
i would feel heart broken and upset because my parents have always wanted me to be happy and if i finally find someone i'm happy with and my parents arent happy for me, then they are steeing a double standard. my parents should apporve of my decisions and stand behind me in whatever decisions i make.
i kind of understand why romeo and juliet went and married in secret because their parents wouldn't stand behind them. i would of probably not gone off and done that but i would of eventually married my love even if my parents dont aprove.
i agree with alexis when she says that parents shouldn't choose who you you marry.
amanda is right when when she says that parents opinion is important.
i think alyse is doing the right thing in kicking a jerky boyfriend to the curve.
I would freak out if my parents tell me that I can not marry the girl I love. I would probably get married in secret like Romeo did with Juliet.
I know that my parents will be my parents but I will be older and mature when I grow up. So I believe that I should make my own descions. Although in the end I will still love my parents in the end.
Responses:
I agree with alexis because she talks about her parents.
I agree with amanda because she states that her descison is final over her parents.
I agree with marrissa because she talks about her parents to.
Well first I would be shocked. I know I'm their daughter and all, but if I'm happy, they should be happy for me. They shouldn't want to take that away from me if they really loved me. It would be very heart-breaking to know that they don't want me sharing my life with someone I think completes me. It's like an Edward/Bella moment.
Second, I would be the rebel and marry him anyways. If I'm in love and I'm happy, I want to whatever it takes to make sure my life stays that way. Of course it will be heart-breaking not to have my parents at the wedding, but it's sadly their choice. The only time I would listen to my parents when it comes to that would be only if like my significant other was a drugee or criminal. They'd knock some sense into my head!
I think that if I loved a guy and my parents hated him or something, I would try to understand where they are coming from. For the most part, our parents do know a lot more than us about many things and i would take that into account. I'd find out why they felt this way and see if something is going on that i didn't notice before.
However, i wouldn't let it affect the relationship unless something really was wrong. I love my parents but i wouldn't give into them if they are being that way for no reason. i wouldn't just marry any random person anyways though, and my parents should have met the guy way before getting engaged, so really this shouldn't be a problem.
I agree with Alexis that parents can have opinions, but you should let them decide for you. I also agree with Amanda that it would sadden me if they people i loved most didn't like each other. Lastly, i agree with MelissaA that parents don't always know what's best for you, though they do most of the time at least. :)
I agree with alyse. I would listen to both my significant other's and my parent's sides of the story.
I agree with elizabeth that parents should support. They shouldn't do what makes you unhappy.
Adrian, I agree that parents should have power over the immature things in our life, but i wouldn't define it as power. I'd define it as parental authority. This is because once we're adults, we can have authority over our own immature things.
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