The pros and cons of high school romance

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As much as we are often too embarrassed to agree, teenage romance, a milestone of emotional development has and will always be practiced despite disapproval from parents and teachers.

“I remember there was a time I had to lie to my parents that there was a school trip but in reality I wanted money to buy gifts for him. My parents discovered that there was no trip but I had to come up with another excuse and it worked. I manage to become his friend and it was fun. .After completing Form Four and the results came out we were both selected to join Tambaza High School but eventually my parents transferred me to another school because they didn’t want me to lose focus and miss the chance to pass my A-levels. They knew he was my boyfriend because I never stopped talking about him,” says Consolata. Consolata is now a mother and says she clearly understands what teenagers are going through. She urges parents to understand that secrets between children and parents can be avoided, instead, parents can talk openly to their children instead of being strict with them.

The pros and cons of high school romance

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