A Mother's Pride

@raulj1 (111)
Philippines
March 25, 2010 9:17pm CST
At 16, she has many suitors, but rejected them for her studies. She felt sorry then, but she knows her priority. She got no.2 in her class. Is she doing the right thing?
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6 responses
• Philippines
12 Apr 10
For me yes, she did the right thing. She is still young there are lot of good things that awaits her. There is nothing to felt sorry about.She can't take all at the same time. Most of the time we have to set aside other thing for something more important. Cheer up girl, you have nothing to regret, you made a right decision. There is a right time for everyhting and definitely there is a right time for you to entertain your suitors. There is nothing more rewarding than letting your parent proud of you. Maybe you miss something but you cannot compare the happiness that you gave to your parents.
• United States
12 Apr 10
I was married when I was eighteen and now, am in my forties. I don't regert getting married when I was eighteen ,but what I do regert is not giving myself time to live. Time to go to college, time to see sights, time to live, and time to live by myself. I went from my parents house to my own house with a brand new husband. I loved him very much and am glad that we got married. What I wonder is if we could have waited a while till I lived life a little more.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
26 Mar 10
yes I think she has done the right thing at 16 there is plenty of time for suitors...I think she is a very wise girl, a woman must learn to be independent and knowledge can to do that....
@b3ginn3r (221)
• Philippines
26 Mar 10
Definitely yes. Studying is what a student should do. Stepping into relationships at a young age will just mess up our life. Do not rush things up. There's still a long way until she finishes college. She will still meet a lot of people. Many things will still happen. The person she likes now may grow up to be someone she hates. There will still be a lot of changes. So just enjoy being a student first, and be the best student you can be.
@Bhadine (594)
• Philippines
29 Mar 10
She is ideal. Nowadays,it is hard to meet a girl like her. Well, she can never go wrong in choosing studies as her priority over her suitors. After all, men are everywhere. But, not everybody has a chance of having good education. For sure her parents are proud for her.
@Shanyn (28)
• Canada
26 Mar 10
Some of us want moderation--some success in all aspects of life. Others focus only on their relationship, or only on their studies. Some people are happy, others aren't. Only she can really know if she's doing the right thing. Make sure she's doing it for herself, though, and not just because she wants the love and attention that will result from her success. Support her and love her in whatever she does, whether she chooses studies or relationships. If she's unhappy, you might care to make sure she knows second or third place aren't things to be ashamed of if she's enjoying the journey. Life is not always about the end result.