A Father's Letter to His Son

by Leslie Keating

A Letter to Youth on Love and Marriage

What is love? Mr. Webster defines love as an unselfish and benevolent concern for others. Other people define it as a bubblegum.. and you know the continuation. However, I define love as a malignant, incurable disease since it is an emotion that clouds the mind and the heart. What about you? What is your opinion when you hear the word "love"?

In the story "A Father's Letter to His Son," I can say that the parents of Jeff are actually very good people aside from being very religious. For this reason, I am so envious with Jeff. The father of Jeff, for me, has developed a good personality because normally, parents do not allow their sons or daughters to be in a relationships under eighteen years of age. But the dad of Jeff is different! He is supportive yet he still instills discipline and proper moral conduct just like what he had done, that is, giving Jeff a letter about love and marriage wherein it focuses on the symbiotic relationship of love and marriage! Similarly, I deduce that the mother of Jeff is a kind, gentle and loving lady...but my conjecture is only based on the descriptions of her from the story.

In addition, the letter also points out about virginity as the finest wedding gift a man and a woman can give each other. Moreover, it also tackles on the hazards of getting into a relationship...which is why fidelity is very much needed to achieve life-long happiness. Furthermore, it also says that life can only become valuable if God is present in our lives. And I firmly believe in all what the father of Jeff had written to him, down to the last details.

I now realize that love is a very important part of life...since out of that a family can spring fort. Therefore, I can say that when we want to partake in a lovely and wonderful relationship, it is a must for all of us to think things through and wait until the right time comes. God bless!