What is a kid in highschool to do?

Question

Should they experiment? Should they try to be liked? Should they be crazy? Should they break all the rules? Should they be angels? Should they try to learn and get good grades like nerds? Should they go for relationships (as in bf and gf) or just look for friendships to build? Any answers would be appreciated.

This is in response to another question:
All of the school age kids in here want to know something?
I know that school society is difficult. It is full of clicks and the poplular kids get all the good stuff and you are just trying to be liked. When you graduate life is nothing like school. Usually the nerds make all of the money. The jocks end up losers. Beauty fades in all of us. In other words life after school is much much better. Hang in there.

so should i party hardy a take risks? Should i get drunk and get a hangover during high school or wait until it is legal?
Should i be respectful or unkind?

Is there something anyone regrets that they wish they would have done in highschool that they didn't do or anything that they did and are really glad they did do?

Answer 1

Trust me, a wasted life isn't gonna get you anywhere. I'm sure your life would shine much brighter by showing ppl you work hard and you have intelligence.You don't work hard, your friends and bf/gf would just be like you, wasted as well. Ok, maybe everyone dies but wouldn't u still want a good life b4 u die? [This is a return for your happy birthday..thx]=)

Answer 2

Should they experiment?: The positive side yes, the negative side no.

Should they try to be liked?: You don't have to try, just be yourself.

Should they be crazy?: Depends how crazy, sometimes it does not hurt to get a little crazy but it depends how much you can control it.

Should they break all the rules?: No, they shouldn't. Once your 18 you can break as many rules as you want which might get you in much serious trouble.

Should they try to learn and get good grades like nerds?: Yes, of course it's hard for others though but trying does not hurt.

Should they go for relationships (as in bf and gf) or just look for friendships to build?: Relationships are good you can learn latter on, but you have to know what you are getting in. Friendship is good as well.

I just need 7 months to graduate, it's diffucult all right. I never became serious when it came to clicks and the popular kids. Because I knew once you graduate it's not going to matter anymore. Everyone goes there seperate way, so I just try to study even though I hate it. Join some sports and enjoy the freedom while I can, because when your 18 you will have to start making the hard decisions.

Answer 3

I actually think that your question would make a very good poem. I read it like a poem anyway.

But to answer you question. A kid in school should do anything he/she wants. Just as long as your choices wont hurt you or anyone else in the future. Because school life is brief. I recently graduated and high school seems soo far away now. The things i've done since school seems to have taken up more time then the whole 13 yrs did.

I think thats because I never made any lasting bad choices in school. There was nothing I did (or didnt do) that is haunting me now. And although I was NEVER popular and even got picked on sometimes, I look back at school somewhat fondly. but still... I'd die before I'd return. lol

So have fun, as much as you can safely and stay away from drugs. TRUST ME on that one. I know a lot of "cool" kids that are debilatating addicts now. And always use a condom. Use two if you can and think before you do. And you should be o.k. Good luck and Good question. You get a thumbs up. :-)

Answer 4

To quote Homer Simpson: "Welcome to the Jungle, Kevin."
High school is definitely a trying time in a person's life, but always look at the light in the end of the tunnel.

Not to sound like a pessimist, but the whole entire idea of being yourself despite what others think is sometimes a load of bull-crap. Sometimes, disregarding others' opinions and beliefs about you can be a bad thing. If you have a freakishly large ego about yourself and ignore others' honest opinions, it isn't a good thing.

High-school is about the transition between playing in the sandbox and playing in the business world.

#1- in drugs, sex, booze, and cigs? NO
#2- to some extent. nothing too drastic, just learn your flaws and change them, but don't turn into an entirely new person for others.
#3- Silence of the Lambs crazy? NO. Laughing when you trip over your own foot crazy? Yes
#4- only the stupid ones. But don't go around beating up kids at random and throwing books at teachers.
#5- Sometimes, but suck-ups get beat up.
#6- just do as well as you can, no one expects 4.0s from every student in school.
#7- friendships are always awesome, just don't be friends with people who suck. Relationships are tricky business. Most teenage couples don't last long. In my opinion, teenagers shouldn't jump for the first thing that moves; wait and see if you genuinely like someone and take small steps. Moving forward to quickly isn't a good thing.

I myself am not the most popular girl in school, but I have lots of good friends, good grades, and a pretty good life. I'm in honors classes and a bit of a nerd. Never did drugs, had sex, drank alcohol, or smoked a cigarette. I'm happy being weird, nerdy, and quirky.

Answer 5

at school, my no.1 proirity is my education, i come to school every week and work my head off to learn, not to socialize. ofcourse, i always had a couple of friend that i sat with at lunch, but i never wanted to be popular. but ive learned, that in my school, at least, to become known, all you had to do was make a name for yourself. because, even if you are a nerd, you will be recognised as intelligent, you might not be liked, but you will be recognised. and people will come to understand, that if they need advice on schoolwork, they go to the nearest nerd, if they need stats from the last basketball game, the go to the nearest jock or sports buff, ect. and there are some kids who have everything, good grades, athletics, popularity. but the importat thing in my school is to stay competitive.wherever you go, youll see nerds trying to prove themselves over other nerds, and jocks against jocks, and even social bugs against social bugs.wether you are competitive in academics or athletics or artistry, it does not matter.if you excell in one field you will be credited there. we do this because cometitiveness and being the best at something brings more recognition.

and yes, i know i will have a better life in the future because i am a nerd. thats why i decided to be smart in the first place.

BTW: nerds dont get good grades becaus they were born with it, nerds get good grades because they work hard, and because they know they will need them in the future, and many nerds try to learn outside of school too, because they are interested in knowledge.

Answer 6

be yourself and have fun and dont take life too seriously but still take grades seriously. my only regret from high school is that i waited until my senior year to care about my grades and then i went from all d's to an honor student with an A- average. do your best and NO DONT BE A DRUNK (at least until your 21)

Answer 7

They should try to grow into good citizens who care for others and also learn how to care for themselves. Stop lying, stealing & any cheating. Give as you would like to receive. Honor & obey your parents so that you may have a long life. Take care of your health. Smile & laugh , especially at yourself . Enjoy life, it's a gift from God and we only get one to a customer.

Answer 8

that is a hard one...
since we are all in our teen years and trying to find our selves or find out who we are we end up confused. i started out with the popular, naughty click, but then my results became shocking. i realized that i wasnt that kind of person, then i started to hang away from them and become reclusive. its pretty difficult because we have no idea what is in store ahead of us... we go through everything we do for specific reasons, every choice we make lead to who we will be in future. i blossomed and gained such popularity in college that high school seemed like nothing to me. it was brilliant being who i felt like being and it made me happy.

high school, everyone is basically having it hard. those who are popular obviously have something to maintain to remain that... (very fake life). and those who are themselves have a hard time because they are just that - themselves. we cant control all the emotions, confusion and everything because at that stage its new, its something preparing us for adulthood... i made many messed up mistakes but still made it. i went through a million phases to suit each grade and year...

through that variety, i chose the one that made me more comfortable and happiest. but believe me, no one should be lead to believe that it gets better after school. challenges become different and you have to all of a sudden become an adult... no one cares if you are a jock or super nerd... as long as you do your job/ serve your purpose or are entertaining to be with... damn, life is hard. from start to end.

Answer 9

just be who you are as an individual. Advice: dont be someone u dont like , and try ur best to get along wit people, this will set u up for many things, being liked by others, getting girls, class president (people like u ), good marks (teachers like u) .

Answer 10

Be yourself. Be nice and sociable. Always Always try to get a good a grades as you can. Seriously. But most of all ...to thine own self be true.