Be there for him, or call a separation?

You sound very mature for your age & very caring. First of all, I'm sorry that his parents are prejudice. A few years ago we had a girl in our Sunday school cl who is half black. One of the children made fun of her because of it. She wouldn't tell us who it was, because she's a very loving girl; so we couldn't talk to the other girl. I saw how it hurt her, & I am always talking to her in church & trying to show her that not everyone feels that way. The problem with your boyfriend isn't simple because it involves several issues (prejudice, your young ages, parental influence, his depression...& I'm sure there is more, like school stress & so on). I think the best way to handle this is talk to him. Be honest & tell him how you feel & say that you want the best for both of you. If he wants to talk to you, you'll be there for him, but the two of you are still young & can think about the love part a little later. Tell him that it's very important for him to work on his depression first. The two of you are getting close to being adults & can decide whether to date or not yourselves. In the meantime I suggest that you check out some information or find a cl that would help you to sort some things out for yourself; to see whether you really love him or you are just trying to help him & think it's love. You could try talking to a school guidance counselor or pastor. The most important thing for both of you is to take one day at a time. Teen years are tough, & it does get better. Also, his parents have some wrong ideas, but I'm sure they are stressed about their son & are trying to do the best they know how.