What She Has to Say

Kay had to write an article for the school paper. She had the following to say about

BEING A TEEN AND MAKING THE MOST OF IT

Being a kid is the most extraordinary, carefree task in the world. Then maybe being an adult is the opposite of being a kid. How 'bout when you're caught in between, in collateral confusion? And that, my friends, is being a teen. It is not the easiest thing in the world and it is a grueling, blood-oozing task to stay focused on one thing: BEING A TEEN and trying to make the most of it.

When adolescence is at its peak where boys and girls experience a variety of changes, confusion settles. A high percent of teenagers experience peer pressure and their longing for acceptance heighten. It is natural for teens to go through this stage and being "in" is the most significant thing in the world. When I got this feeling that I had to be like all the other girls, that I had to dress up and talk like them, I can't bear the fact that I had to change my whole being just to be "in". Individuality matters and if they cannot accept me then they are not fit to be my friends.

One's teenage life won’t be complete without the circle of entrusted friends. Friendship is a key for survival in the "animalistic" world of the teenage kingdom. Remember the sayings, " Birds of the same feather flock together" and "Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are". Those sayings are self-explanatory, actually. Friends are mirrors of what one's being is like. Let’s say if your friends are into music like Nirvana, Spongecola, Orange and Lemons, etc. there is the possibility that you will also like those. You hang out together probably because you like the same rock bands or the same signature brand of bags or you like Spurs more than Pistons. As time passes by, mere acquaintance develops into friendship. True friends are diamonds because they are rare.

STUDY. You develop your self-consciousness in school, right? But how ‘bout being conscious of your studies? Okay, guys and gals! Here’s a really huge tip! If you want to impress your dream girl or your man in shining armor then study! Girls, don’t wear micro mini skirts for guys love girls with substance and can speak out confidently. Boys, don’t dance harlem on the streets or smoke outside the campus, instead read poetry to your beloved maidens and it’ll surely charm them. Studying gets you to your goal and it’s the only thing that cannot be stolen!

Infatuation differs a lot from love. Of course, when you’re a teen in a peer, where your peers have girlfriends or boyfriends, you will also feel you want to have one as well. That is also peer pressure. In my opinion, a youngster should experience having a relationship so that they can realize that it is too early for them to rush into this kind of thing. When every friend you have has a gf/bf, it doesn’t mean you have to have one also. You’ll know it when you’re ready!

So that wraps up the life of a good teenager. Follow this guide to making the most out of your teenage life!

Czarina Kay is the eldest of the two kids I have. She is 15 years old and is in 4th year HS now.