Firstly, let me define the term teenage years. It is when the teen is of years of age from 13 to 18. As a teenager myself, I would agree to this view that the teenage years are the best years of one’s life, despite the challenges one may face during this period.
The teenage are the best years of one’s life as we spend more than 12 hours with our beloved friends each day. We cry and laugh together, skip lessons together (not applicable for some), complete homework together and even visit the toilet together (applies more to girls). In fact, we do anything under the sun as in unison! I’m certain that our teenage years would be duller and uneventful without our friends. Without a doubt, they are always by our side, as a listening ear, a crying shoulder, or even our financial support (when we are short on cash). They will always be number two after our family.
However, at a certain phase of this teenage years, some may find themselves in an identity crisis. Their personalities could be said to be ‘missing’ and they end up jumping onto the bandwagon unknowingly. For the luckier ones, the bandwagon will be taking them to a path of brighter future. But for the unluckier ones, the bandwagon will be sending them to commit sins like, smoke, rob, or kill. In Singapore, there are growing popularity trend of ‘emo’, emotional for short. Teenagers find themselves in a sad mood most of the time, brooding over unnecessary issues. Feeling frustrated, they release their emotions by hurting themselves, usually in the form of cutting their wrists. This is a worrying sign as parents are often oblivious about this.
Thankfully, our friends will be there to observe such unusual behavioral signs and will quickly bring their ‘derailed’ friends back to the ‘right’ route. With our friends as our guardian angels, we are not afraid to be misled. Therefore, the teenage years are the best years of one’s life as it will be filled with many unforgotten memories we shared with our friends. Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant ones, they will never be thrown away. (361)
The teenage are the best years of one’s life as we spend more than 12 hours with our beloved friends each day. We cry and laugh together, skip lessons together (not applicable for some), complete homework together and even visit the toilet together (applies more to girls). In fact, we do anything under the sun as in unison! I’m certain that our teenage years would be duller and uneventful without our friends. Without a doubt, they are always by our side, as a listening ear, a crying shoulder, or even our financial support (when we are short on cash). They will always be number two after our family.
However, at a certain phase of this teenage years, some may find themselves in an identity crisis. Their personalities could be said to be ‘missing’ and they end up jumping onto the bandwagon unknowingly. For the luckier ones, the bandwagon will be taking them to a path of brighter future. But for the unluckier ones, the bandwagon will be sending them to commit sins like, smoke, rob, or kill. In Singapore, there are growing popularity trend of ‘emo’, emotional for short. Teenagers find themselves in a sad mood most of the time, brooding over unnecessary issues. Feeling frustrated, they release their emotions by hurting themselves, usually in the form of cutting their wrists. This is a worrying sign as parents are often oblivious about this.
Thankfully, our friends will be there to observe such unusual behavioral signs and will quickly bring their ‘derailed’ friends back to the ‘right’ route. With our friends as our guardian angels, we are not afraid to be misled. Therefore, the teenage years are the best years of one’s life as it will be filled with many unforgotten memories we shared with our friends. Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant ones, they will never be thrown away. (361)
1 comment:
hello. i agree with you. Teenage years are indeed the best years of one's life. Also you're right about friends. They are essentiual in making teenage life worth cherishing.
True enough, some teens are rather 'emo' these days probably due to pressures faced/ I find you arguments logical! Good job about the discussions! Keep up the good work!
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