Does age matter

I'm 18 and my boyfriend is 16 and recently we haven't been able to hang out or see eachother as much. He says this is just because his parents want him to focus on school or on sports. But I think it's cause I'm 18 and he is 2 years younger than me. I'm not sure what I should do. I am completely in love with him and don't want to let him go but I also want the best for him and his family.