Analyzing Earnest's 'Parent Meddling'

Analysis of Parent Meddling
Through analysis of Earnest Act I, the excerpt from Kiss and Tell, and “Psychologists thought meddling parents were good for couples- they were wrong” , I came to a logical consensus regarding parent meddling in romantic relations. Relationship results rely heavily on affirmation or negation of the parent’s ideals. Firstly, Earnest Act 1 Victorian age ideals oppose intellectually stimulating and emotionally-driven modern love. Marriage revolved around class structure, style, and prosperity. Parents practiced complete control over romantic relationships in the Victorian era. Epitomization of this includes Lady Bracknell’s conversation with Gwendolen over Earnest’s proposal.
“Lady Bracknell: Pardon me, you are not
Specifically, when people perceive that their romantic relationship is marginalised, not only do they report worse physical and psychological health and less commitment to their relationship, but they also have an increased likelihood of breaking up in the next year.” (Lehmiller) “The study offered an alternative, opposing the Romeo and Juliet Effect. Results were as follows
The results shows that the more parental approval reported at beginning, the more love and commitment was reported four months later. This was true for both dating and married couples.” Concluded, Parental oversight and involvement in their child’s romantic relationship clearly have a vivid impact. However relationship results rely heavily on affirmation or negation of the parent’s ideals. Earnest Act 1 related social class and status. Kiss and Tell touched upon marginalization. and “Psychologists thought meddling parents were good for couples- they were wrong” disputed the Romeo and Juliet effect, proposing torn apart family interactions don’t strengthen the young lovers bond, in fact, the