I have noticed that in all my years I have not been good when it comes to giving advice. Quite ironically, I'm usually the person the advice is given to. Whether I take it positively or negatively is a different story. Growing up, adults tell you they are wiser and fortunately for them I am not stubborn enough to disagree with that statement. However, to live in an society where we are not allowed to make mistakes is something I'm not fond off. Yes, I am sixteen years old. Yes, I haven't finished school. This is the beginning for me now. But to be bossed around is different to being advised.
When I look at my family I see very high up people. My dad is a police officer, my auntie and uncle are retired detectives (also working for the police department), my other uncles worked in the army and as a sailor. Because of this they are well off and aim for me to be the best I can possibly be just like they were. I appreciate their thoughts and determination but even though I look up to this, I want them to understand that I am still a kid. I enjoy socialising with my friends, partying, going for long walks in forests. They don't see this. Nearly 50% of the time I see them, they always happen to ask about something which has an educational aspect or work ethic linked to it. I know. They do this to help me. But it's hard. In my head and from observations, I truly believe that not all adults understand the amount of stress people of my age go through. You probably laugh thinking that what I'm saying is nonsense and that I'm still growing up but how do you explain the numbers of teenagers in this world suffering from depression? Other than the reasons of bullying and peer pressure I also blame stress.
The main point of this passage is to tell you that older people being wise doesn't always work as a good excuse. I appreciate the help and look up to adults for that but don't take away my youth. I am still growing and even though I admit that I have a lot to learn about the world, let me enjoy myself. Don't push me into a dark draining hole. Let me take my time because at the end of the day, my biggest aim is to make everyone proud.
When I look at my family I see very high up people. My dad is a police officer, my auntie and uncle are retired detectives (also working for the police department), my other uncles worked in the army and as a sailor. Because of this they are well off and aim for me to be the best I can possibly be just like they were. I appreciate their thoughts and determination but even though I look up to this, I want them to understand that I am still a kid. I enjoy socialising with my friends, partying, going for long walks in forests. They don't see this. Nearly 50% of the time I see them, they always happen to ask about something which has an educational aspect or work ethic linked to it. I know. They do this to help me. But it's hard. In my head and from observations, I truly believe that not all adults understand the amount of stress people of my age go through. You probably laugh thinking that what I'm saying is nonsense and that I'm still growing up but how do you explain the numbers of teenagers in this world suffering from depression? Other than the reasons of bullying and peer pressure I also blame stress.
The main point of this passage is to tell you that older people being wise doesn't always work as a good excuse. I appreciate the help and look up to adults for that but don't take away my youth. I am still growing and even though I admit that I have a lot to learn about the world, let me enjoy myself. Don't push me into a dark draining hole. Let me take my time because at the end of the day, my biggest aim is to make everyone proud.
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