What is Anne’s parents’ attitude to the growing friendship between Anne and Peter?

Peter is the only teenage boy Anne sees in the two years; their families are in hiding. Although in many ways they seem an unlikely pair, their situation kindles a romance between them. Anne begins to find excuses to hang out in Peter’s room. Her feelings for Peter begin to grow, but Peter’s shyness means that admitting her feelings is going to be a slow process. The two become very close friends who talk about everything under the sun without being uncomfortable. Anne also admires Peter’s sense of humbleness. Although Anne faces challenges of puberty under unusual circumstances, the essences she struggles with are universal. Anne does not readily confide in her mother or sister. Anne’s mother disapproves her meeting with Peter frequently upstairs. But she wants Anne to concentrate on her studies. Anne feels that her mother may be jealous about her relation with Peter. Anne is of the opinion that mother is against her and vice versa. But father turned a blind eye to the silent fight between the mother and daughter. Mother’s anger and sadness may be because she loves Anne very much and Peter’s entry could dilute their love. Anne is frustrated at the adults including her mother. She does not think that their behavior is warranted.