Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are rumored to be close to engaged. Photo courtesy of Celeb.Gather.com.

On December 7, Selena Gomez was spotted sporting a sparkly diamond ring on her left hand, according to Celebs.Gather.com. Of course that sent rumors FLYING– but the young couple denied being engaged.

Now a week later, rumors are still brewing about the couple’s potential knot tying. HollywoodLife.com even goes as far as to say that sources claim Selena will take the relationship reigns and pop the question herself to her famous beau in Canada over Christmas.

But the biggest part of the rumors isn’t that they ARE engaged or that they’re GOING to get engaged. Apparently the latest break in this famous love story is that Justin’s parents have “flipped out” regarding the news. His  family supposedly thinks the couple is moving too fast.

At ages 17 and 19, one could understand their concern– especially given the track record of most celebrity relationships in the limelight. But then there’s the romantic side that tugs on your heart strings saying, “there’s nothing quite like young love.”

Regardless of whether or not the engagement and parental disapproval rumors are true, I personally hope the rumors die down for the young couple. Being a teenager has enough pressure itself without throwing marriage into the mix.

What do you think: Should Justin Bieber’s parents have a say in the pace of his relationship with Selena?

Nikki