YJA Convention 2002 07 NJ Fifth

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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Dating and Relationships Dhrumil Purohit Nirav Sheth
ating has become a very common practice
entering bonds with significant others earlier than ever before. This practice often conflicts with traditional cultural values and causes great amounts of tension between parents and their children. Youth who are considering dating in their teens are torn between Eastern and traditional Western thought processes.
This heavy cultural gap leaves many of the questions that youth have unanswered. If one decides to enter in a pre-marital relationship, is one going against Jainism and their parents? What do Jain scriptures say about pre-marital relationships? How about prominent Jain figures, do they have opinions?
Youth who discuss this topic with elders often find that they are receiving insufficient answers. In fact, most discussions only raise more questions, leaving both parties upset. Many parents can't imagine why kids "waste" time and energy into "insignificant" relations and youth can't accept the fact that their parents answer to each question is: "Because that's the way it is, that's how it was when I grew up!"
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The "Dating and Relationships" session isn't going to solve all the problems regarding this heated topic. But your hosts, Dhrumil Purohit and Nirav Sheth, will guide you in exploring these issues and reaching some common ground solutions. ■
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