Similarities Between Romeo And Juliet

Being an Adult as a Child
Unlike some children my age, I had to grow up extremely fast. I had learned to show empathy quite early on in life. I changed dramatically after my parents divorce. I never got along with my peers, since we never had anything in common. I threw myself into my books and schoolwork and started planning my future way before it was time. I’d enjoy engaging in philosophical conversations with people much older than myself. I would discuss different scholarship opportunities, I would talk about finances with my parents, and even thought about plans for retirement. I appeared much older to others around me and acted like I was because I didn’t know how else to act other than like myself. While both teens in William Shakespeare’s

Undoubtedly so, the teenagers in Romeo and Juliet were incredibly immature, as seen within the first scene as Romeo wept for Rosaline because “She hath Dian’s wit. / And, in strong proof of chastity well armed / From love’s weak childish bow, she lives / uncharmed.” (Shakespeare I.i. 200-203) Romeo complains about not being loved by Rosaline, solely because she does not want to be physical with him, politely speaking. Romeo is clearly showing signs of immaturity early on in the play as he cannot accept someone’s core values. Clearly, the teenager’s in Romeo and Juliet do not have core values, or they do not hold to them, as they went against any and all implied values provided by the teen’s parents. This goes against one true sign of maturity, as said by Tim Elmore: “Mature people-students and adults-live by values. They have principles that guide their decisions. They are able to progress beyond merely reacting to life’s options, and be proactive as they live their life. Their character is master over their emotions.” (Elmore) Mature people live by and stick to a set of core values and beliefs that can evolve over time, but usually never fade. Mature people do not negotiate core values in order to make things work, core values are a way of life and usually do not change. While Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet portrays the teens in an immature way by having them go against any core values,

While extremely difficult, it is suggested by the Diamond v. Diamond case about medical emancipation suggests otherwise. In the summary, they say that Jhette Diamond “had been living independently and managing her own financial affairs without support from Mother, determining that emancipation would be in Daughter’s best interest” (Diamond v. Diamond) as she had been taking care of herself for so long. Diamond fled from home around thirteen years old due to domestic violence and substance abuse within the home. Simply put, Romeo and Juliet fled home for lust where Diamond fled for her life; “My only love sprung from my only hate! / Too early seen unknown, and known too late! / Prodigious birth of love it is to me, / That I must loved a loathéd enemy.” (Shakespeare I.v 38-41). Juliet does not know Romeo’s name, but she has already kissed him, and admitted she loved him. This ultimately led to the teen’s decision to flee home, while this society has better reasons other than lust. And if people were to flee, it’d be for a better reason than that of Romeo and Juliet. When Romeo and Juliet acted as they had-they did not seek much help to resolve this issue, while teen’s today reach out and become educated before making a