Should infatuation be seen as an illness?

In today’s world, infatuation has been a frequently used term when describing the behaviour of teenagers. Teenagers of today begin making friends with those of the opposite gender, whether in schools, tuitions, or even colleges, which could very possibly signal the beginning of a new and healthy friendship, that is, if it is dealt with in the right manner. However, the opposite could very well begin the process of infatuation.

Today’s youths tend to get it all wrong in the process of friendship, often forgetting specific responsibilities and goals in life, and falling for the wrong end of the scale.

This negative inclination begins when a person’s romantic desires and plans start going entirely overboard. In other words, teenagers start getting carried away. This in turn has forced our communities to believe that if a male teenager spends time with someone from the opposite gender, then he could be on the way to ruining his potential careers.

However, this stereotype is wrong and instead of restricting teenagers from meeting those from the opposite gender, parents should educate or explain to their children as to how relations with people should be developed and maintained and that they should not get carried away by the situation. They should make healthy friendships with a sense of maturity, knowing that there’s a specific time for everything. Moreover, adolescence is a time to work hard and learn new activities.

Lastly, infatuation is considered a disease in society. Sadly, society has not found any cure for this disease and is trying to suppress the issue by simply telling young people to stay away from the opposite sex. Proper parental guidance is important to tackle this.