Love and Obstacles

In "Love and Obstacles," the author examines the unique relationship young people have to the world around them. There is a large gap between the world as it is and the world that young people live in, which is mostly comprised of their own imaginations. Although the main character's parents try to force the young man to develop some practicality, he resists this as much as he can and instead pursues his own goals to recklessly experience the world and discover the lustful urges of desire.

I found an interesting link that suggests teens who experiment with so-called "risky" behaviors, such as this 17-year-old does, actually have more mature brains than those who play it safe. This relates directly back to the story because being a rebellious teenager is something everyone who has gone through such a phase can relate to; it's all part of the struggle of growing up.

http://www.newser.com/story/68427/reckless-teens-have-more-mature-brains.html