1. Fourteenth February is Valentine’s day; a day dedicated by our today’s world to celebrate love through the sharing of gifts. It is a day for the remembrance and celebration of St. Valentine, a priest who died because of love.
2. Fourteenth February is not a international day for show of immorality and sex as has become obtainable in our world today. St. Valentine did not die because of an immoral kind of love. It was love he showcased to humanity by secretly wedding lovers when Emperor Claudius II forbade marriage for the sake of his military might. The action of wedding these lovers earned him his death. (There are other legends though to this but this is the most credible)
3. Fourteenth February is just a day out of the days of the year but if you are not careful and abuse this it in the name of love, you may land yourself into a regretful condition that might live with you forever.
4. Love misunderstood will be abused and when abused will lead to illegal sex, heartbreaks, loss of virginity, unwanted pregnancy, diseases and regrets.
5. Love is a good thing but the true definition of love is not romance, infatuation and sex. True definition of love is shown when your partner thinks of how to improve your life. Any guy who wants to take advantage of your young body sexually on this Val cannot be thinking of your improvement. He is only thinking about himself; about satisfying his lust
6. That boy telling you to be his Val probably had a Val last year. So, before you believe his lies, ask him about the last year’s Val. She was probably used and dumped and put in a condition of regret which that guy standing in front of you now telling you sweet nothings is still planning to do to you this year.
7. Love is not all about sex. People have sex with people they don’t love. e.g sex workers
8. You see this Valentine’s Day? It is not a crime if you don’t hang out like every other person. Instead of putting yourself into some unseen harm, maintain your sanity by staying back at home and showing yourself some love
9. It is not bad to hang out with friends also if you so wish. Move out with friends, share ideas with them, and go to the movies with them if you so wish. But don’t go home with them. Go back to your parents’ house and show them love too.
10. Again, it is not a crime if you don’t get a Val. In fact, it is better to be on your own and mind your studies. February 14 will still come and pass and nobody will die if you didn’t do what others were doing.
11. Love can also be shown by visiting the poor, destitute, the sick and helpless. Why don’t you celebrate your Val with the motherless children in an Orphanage?
12. Possibly too, you can devote this day of love to God, your creator. Did you hear me? Do something special for God on fourteenth February.
13. Think of the love of God. The greatest love ever exhibited on earth is not the love of Romeo and Juliet. It is the love of God for mankind which was exemplified by the death of His son, Christ. Have you responded to this love by receiving Jesus into your life?
14. Finally before you plan how to celebrate this Valentine, remember St. Valentine and remember why he died and give him that little respect at least. Show him some love too by keeping this day holy.
P.S. The article is not meant for fourteen year-olds alone. It is meant for every teenager/youth. Free to share.