It seems every generation of teenagers has totally new hurdles and obstacles to contend with. The internet, for instance, didn't become widespread until the 1990's. Therefore, it is tough for parents to know exactly what a teenager goes through in this day and age. But, with all times, all teenagers have had their obstacles and hurdles. Of pressing importance are teen relationships, do I'd like to give a little advice on the topic.
I'm not currently a teenager, but I once was one. :) Anyway, I think it is vitally important for teenagers to attempt to create meaningful relationships. I don't mean to acquire 875 Myspace freinds or to have tons of acquaintances whom you know nothing about and whom, conversely, know very little about you. Relationships are the cornerstone of society, to be perfectly honest. Therefore, it is vitally important to practice making freinds at a young age. The skills you learn as teenagers will be valuable throughout your life. The ability to be social and make friends will come in useful and necessary a lot throughout the duration of a life - at a new job, a new town, when changing interests, seeking intimate relationships and in various other ways.
When I was young, I was not fond of idle chit chat and small talk, which seemed utterly pointless to me. However, in my age, I've found that one must learn to navigate the road of simple chit chat - it is one of the major gateways to making new friends. You may think you won't need to make new friends and that you have great friends whom you'll be freinds with forever. I thought the same thing when I was young. But, things change, people grow apart and people move. My suggestion is to never be set with your friends - in other words, never be too comfortable. I'm saying, always expand your doors. Open up new paths to new friends. I'm not saying to close the doors on current friends. Rather, I'm suggesting to always practice being social and making friends - these are skills you will always need and they may become necessary when you least expect it.
So, even if you fail with some potential friends or don't get along, don't worry too much. After all, you are practicing a skill. It will benefit you in the long run. So, even if teen relationships are hard - and I know they can be very tough at times - realize that there is always a benefit, even if you don't make or maintain a relationship. At worst, you have practiced and hopefully learned something you can build on next time. Keep at it and know that it is impossible to perfect. Even adults have trouble with relationships. So, better to start practicing while you're young. Good luck.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
A-11 Offense?
Hey,
What should I think of the new A-11 Offense used by the Piedmont Highlanders? It seems kind of strange. Just curious.
Curious One,
I have investigated the new high school football offense instituted by Coach Kurt Bryan. First, the A-11 offense is legal. Second, it IS strange. However, strange is not necessarily bad. As a matter of fact, strange can be extraordinary.
It is my ardent belief that embracing the strange will only strengthen the sport of football. Perhaps the A-11 offense is a fleeting fad, but we may also learn something from it. Aspects of it may prove to be useful in certain aspects of the wonderful sport of football.
While traditional football is great the way it is, testing it's awesomeness can never be viewed as a problematic endeavour. As you've probably surmised, I'm an avid football enthusiast. I've played football and watched football with the best of them. I love the game the way it is. However, I'm open to change. After all, there is the potential to improve an already amazing game, in new and unique ways. If it's a fad, so be it - it was interesting while it lasted.
So, I hope you view it for what it is and embrace it because without change there is no growth. Mind you, in this case, growth can merely mean staying the same.
Yours,
The Teen Advisor
What should I think of the new A-11 Offense used by the Piedmont Highlanders? It seems kind of strange. Just curious.
Curious One,
I have investigated the new high school football offense instituted by Coach Kurt Bryan. First, the A-11 offense is legal. Second, it IS strange. However, strange is not necessarily bad. As a matter of fact, strange can be extraordinary.
It is my ardent belief that embracing the strange will only strengthen the sport of football. Perhaps the A-11 offense is a fleeting fad, but we may also learn something from it. Aspects of it may prove to be useful in certain aspects of the wonderful sport of football.
While traditional football is great the way it is, testing it's awesomeness can never be viewed as a problematic endeavour. As you've probably surmised, I'm an avid football enthusiast. I've played football and watched football with the best of them. I love the game the way it is. However, I'm open to change. After all, there is the potential to improve an already amazing game, in new and unique ways. If it's a fad, so be it - it was interesting while it lasted.
So, I hope you view it for what it is and embrace it because without change there is no growth. Mind you, in this case, growth can merely mean staying the same.
Yours,
The Teen Advisor
Friday, July 18, 2008
What is a Teen To Do?
Teen Advisor,
This country sucks! No one cares about anything. Other than making money. We've been at War forever! What's with gas prices? Our President is a moron! Who elected him? I wish I could vote. I'm frustrated that I have to live with all this and have no say! Any time I complain, people look at me like I'm a kid. I'm a teenager! Life sucks balls! Any thoughts?
Frustrated
Dear Frustrated Teen,
Unfortunately, many adults who can vote are also fed up with the situation the country is in. Also, we are all born into a situation that we did not necessarily create. Furthermore, we have to put up with it. What makes matters worse is the bureacratic system that forces change to take a long time. However, things could be worse.
Avarice is most definitely a problem in the United States, as well as leaders who are not quite stellar. On this front, I think Barack Obama is a good step in the right direction. If you can not vote for him, you can still campaign in support of him. (I assume you wouldn't favor McCain, given his stance on the war.)
War is unfortunate. However, don't expect US involved wars to end any time soon. Many Americans make entirely too much money on war for it to stop being prolilferated. Of course, the same is true of gasoline, although I'd say to a lesser extent. What compounds the problem is that the United States government takes liberties to print however much money they feel like printing, exacerbating inflation.
Greed seems to be at the heart of many problems. I wish I had a salve for your problems, but perhaps you can take solace in knowing that many people (teens and adults alike) are frustrated. Try to enjoy your teenage years, while you can. Hopefully, things will begin to turn around. Perhaps, think about a career in a field that deals with changing the current state of society. It's always great to get paid for something you're passionate about. While you're frustrated, at least it shows you're passionate. Channel your enjoy toward something positive and you may be surprised at the outcome. Best of luck.
- Teen Advisor
This country sucks! No one cares about anything. Other than making money. We've been at War forever! What's with gas prices? Our President is a moron! Who elected him? I wish I could vote. I'm frustrated that I have to live with all this and have no say! Any time I complain, people look at me like I'm a kid. I'm a teenager! Life sucks balls! Any thoughts?
Frustrated
Dear Frustrated Teen,
Unfortunately, many adults who can vote are also fed up with the situation the country is in. Also, we are all born into a situation that we did not necessarily create. Furthermore, we have to put up with it. What makes matters worse is the bureacratic system that forces change to take a long time. However, things could be worse.
Avarice is most definitely a problem in the United States, as well as leaders who are not quite stellar. On this front, I think Barack Obama is a good step in the right direction. If you can not vote for him, you can still campaign in support of him. (I assume you wouldn't favor McCain, given his stance on the war.)
War is unfortunate. However, don't expect US involved wars to end any time soon. Many Americans make entirely too much money on war for it to stop being prolilferated. Of course, the same is true of gasoline, although I'd say to a lesser extent. What compounds the problem is that the United States government takes liberties to print however much money they feel like printing, exacerbating inflation.
Greed seems to be at the heart of many problems. I wish I had a salve for your problems, but perhaps you can take solace in knowing that many people (teens and adults alike) are frustrated. Try to enjoy your teenage years, while you can. Hopefully, things will begin to turn around. Perhaps, think about a career in a field that deals with changing the current state of society. It's always great to get paid for something you're passionate about. While you're frustrated, at least it shows you're passionate. Channel your enjoy toward something positive and you may be surprised at the outcome. Best of luck.
- Teen Advisor
Monday, July 14, 2008
Teenage Driving Laws
In recent years, new laws have swept across the United States restricting young, new drivers. In the good 'ol days, once you got your driver's license you were allowed to drive - whenever, wherever and with whomever. That is no longer the case.
In order to reduce traffic accidents involving teenage drivers, many states have placed restrictions on young drivers that last anywhere from 6 months to a full year after acquiring a driver's license. The restrictions delineate when these young drivers are not allowed to drive - typically from midnight to 6a.m. - and with whom they are not allowed to drive - other teenagers that are not related to them.
In other words, getting a driver's license no longer means you can drive your friends to the mall, or the movie theater, or the sports field, or school, or the grocery store, or the doctor's office. In addition to waiting through the trial period of the learner's permit, a teenager must now also wade through 6 months to a year of having a driver's license before receiving all the luxuries of having a license.
Remind me again, what is the point of the learner's permit? And, what is a teen to do?
- Concerned Teenager
Dear Concerned Teenager,
A learner's permit is like light beer - it exists, but I have yet to ascertain the reasoning behind the phenomena. Actually, there is another striking similarity - the holder of both a learner's permit and a light beer hopes to claim something that they really don't deserve to claim. Either, "I can drive" or "I drink" although neither of which is really true.
Considering that a teen with a new license still does not truly have a license, drinking one of those light beers may not be all that harmful - since you won't be driving anywhere. And, heck, since you won't be driving anywhere, why not make it a real beer, eh?
Of course, you could always wave around a light beer in one hand and a learner's permit in the other hand and claim a whole lot that is highly unjustifiable. But, you're a teenager, that's what you're supposed to do. After all, there's a decent chance you're still considered a juvenille. And, if the court disagrees, point them in the direction of your new driver's license, which isn't worth the plastic it's lamenated on.
In order to reduce traffic accidents involving teenage drivers, many states have placed restrictions on young drivers that last anywhere from 6 months to a full year after acquiring a driver's license. The restrictions delineate when these young drivers are not allowed to drive - typically from midnight to 6a.m. - and with whom they are not allowed to drive - other teenagers that are not related to them.
In other words, getting a driver's license no longer means you can drive your friends to the mall, or the movie theater, or the sports field, or school, or the grocery store, or the doctor's office. In addition to waiting through the trial period of the learner's permit, a teenager must now also wade through 6 months to a year of having a driver's license before receiving all the luxuries of having a license.
Remind me again, what is the point of the learner's permit? And, what is a teen to do?
- Concerned Teenager
Dear Concerned Teenager,
A learner's permit is like light beer - it exists, but I have yet to ascertain the reasoning behind the phenomena. Actually, there is another striking similarity - the holder of both a learner's permit and a light beer hopes to claim something that they really don't deserve to claim. Either, "I can drive" or "I drink" although neither of which is really true.
Considering that a teen with a new license still does not truly have a license, drinking one of those light beers may not be all that harmful - since you won't be driving anywhere. And, heck, since you won't be driving anywhere, why not make it a real beer, eh?
Of course, you could always wave around a light beer in one hand and a learner's permit in the other hand and claim a whole lot that is highly unjustifiable. But, you're a teenager, that's what you're supposed to do. After all, there's a decent chance you're still considered a juvenille. And, if the court disagrees, point them in the direction of your new driver's license, which isn't worth the plastic it's lamenated on.
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