- What is the hardest part of being a teenager now? What’s the best part? What advice would you give younger siblings or friends (assuming they would listen to you)?
Growing up in this generation, we look and strive to please the views of others. 2016; the year of Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. Teenagers disappear behind the screen of a computer, and girls hide their true self behind layers of makeup; afraid of what others might think. Not wearing certain name brands, or hanging out with the wrong people makes you "lame" or "uncool". The hardest part about being a teenager now, is trying to find my place in this world.
All through elementary and middle school, I had a treasured "best friend." As a 6th grader, I found her obnoxious actions funny, and thought popularity meant more than true friendship. She was constantly getting into trouble, but I remained friends with her for years. However, as I got older I found myself getting annoyed with the constant drama she had, and her need for attention. I drifted to a new group of friends, who cared more about grades and friendship than the need to be cool. My old best friend ended up getting into trouble with the law and eventually got suspended multiple times. I realized that trying to fit in isn't important because when we graduate, popularity won't matter. It's about getting good grades to get into a good college and having the right friends that will pick you up instead of drag you down.
Now that I found who my true friends are, I realize that at this age we should just enjoy life. I learned to enjoy life, because as a teenager, I don't have as much responsibility as an adult. Hanging out with friends and family, eating at taco bell, and going adventuring without a care is the best part of being a teenager. Those late night conversations with friends, going one on one in soccer, and "charging large" at the beach will always be memories I'll always remember.
Finding good friends that will push you to become a better person will make life more meaningful. If I had younger siblings or friends, that would be the advice that I'd give them. Growing up, people should care less about looks, and focus more on being a good person. When I become an adult, the hard times in high school will be nothing more than a distant afterthought. The good times however, will be something I will always remember. Something I'd wish to relive, a memory that would last forever.
Finding good friends that will push you to become a better person will make life more meaningful. If I had younger siblings or friends, that would be the advice that I'd give them. Growing up, people should care less about looks, and focus more on being a good person. When I become an adult, the hard times in high school will be nothing more than a distant afterthought. The good times however, will be something I will always remember. Something I'd wish to relive, a memory that would last forever.
I like what you say "charging large" Your sentences and body paragraphs are more than a story because This essay makes me feel like i want to accept you. Your reflection is a hook and attracts the reader
ReplyDeleteI like how you had a lot of reflection as well as a event that you based your story off of. I would reccoment adding more discussion to the last question about advice you would give younger siblings or friends.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your introduction/first paragraph. The story is concise and clear enough to understand. It's probably only me, but I would want to hear more of the story, like maybe how you felt during that time. BUT, reflection is really good, talking about what you learned from it and what you wish to do in the future.
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