High School Stereotypes

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Entering a big new school can be intimidating enough, but teenagers have so much more to deal with besides homework and unfair teachers in high school. High school is the time in your life where you will learn about yourself and go through experiences that prepare you for the future. Teenagers are often stereotyped as being immature and lazy, but little do people realize we are already overwhelmed with standardized tests such as the ACT and figuring out what we want to do with the rest of our lives. When I turned thirteen, I must have magically received the power to just know everything and take on the world by myself. Spoiler: I really didn't know anything at all. I thought I was too smart for my parents and I knew exactly what was best …show more content…

People are focused getting their future together while trying to figure out who they are. When you're seventeen, your parents really do get smart. As a teenager, I can promise you that you will feel influenced to do whatever it takes to be seen as “perfect” through the eyes of society. Your parents and teachers will unintentionally make you feel like you aren’t good enough because you will sometimes fail. I started to notice how “attractive” I was or how “attractive” others around me were. It is inevitable to compare yourself to others. Personally, I made the mistake worrying too much about who I wish I was rather than just loving who I am. Wanting to be and look like Emma Stone was just a waste of a more attainable dream. Entering high school is also suddenly when guys become important. Falling in love for the first time, especially as a teen, is probably one of the most heartbreaking truths out there. Since you have never had your heart broken, you are blinded by the possible circumstances that can come after investing so much towards a person (cough don't date SLUH boys …show more content…

The world is full of all kinds of talent and sometimes it’s hard to recognize all of it. It’s not fair, but it’s true. Don’t get down on yourself. High school does have favorites, and you may not be one of them. There will be kids who don’t even have to work to get the same things you have to fight so hard for. Don’t think that this is your fault or that it makes you any less important; people are flawed, even those in charge. But all you can be is understanding. Get involved! The friendships you build and the experiences you gain are worth so much. Just jump in because you only get this once. Take every opportunity handed to you and make as many amazing memories as you can. Go to prom, a football game, and volunteer! Before you know it, you will be crying in line before the procession into graduation, wondering where all the time went. Most importantly, be careful about who you trust and let close. People do backstab you believe it or not, but that's just life. You learn who your true friends are in this time, and that having 2 best friends is just right - after all 3's a charm, but 4's a little

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