Written by: Aashiya Shrestha - 27030, Grade IX
Posted on: 26 January, 2024
Teenage years are tough for everyone, no matter what anyone says; it will always remain that way. During these years, we learn how to deal with our uncontrollable emotions, go through changes, multiple phases, multiple situations, and whatnot. It is a time of life that is both traumatizing and scary, yet memorable and peaceful.
While some might explain this phase as peaceful, not having to work, worry about taxes, and whatnot, others might describe it as terrifying, scary, and traumatic. Personally, I say it's a mix of both. In these years, we meet multiple types of people, experience real fun and enjoyment, but also take on a burden about studies, the future, and life itself. It simply depends on how a person wants to perceive it.
We can look at just one situation in two different ways. Some might say, "Oh, how stressful my teenage years were; I always took a burden when it came to studies and always got in trouble," while others might also say, "Life during those years was so fun; I remember not doing my work and getting in trouble with friends. I miss how I could just be a reckless teen." Same situation but two different views.
Right now, most of us are going through this same phase. At this very moment, we just wonder when we will be older and get to be independent. However, if we truly look at the lives of people older than us, it seems much more stressful—worrying about taxes, bills, work, salary. It is truly not my cup of tea. I'm not trying to say that these years are stress-free and fun; we all are going through something on our own. We have assignments due, projects, presentations, and whatnot. We barely have any time for ourselves, and even looking at the "adult’s life," life doesn't seem to get any easier or better, but we all learn to deal with it.
It is a roller coaster of ups and downs. In this stage, we date people, learn how to drive, get our first jobs, and whatnot. But most teens also go through peer pressure, depression, and of course, puberty, as well as mood swings. This period is like a first time for everything. We all struggle through it, yet later in life, we look back at this moment as something "fun and unforgettable." Of course, not all of us go through the same things. In this age, we struggle with making friends, confidence, self-esteem, etc.
It is memorable but also difficult. However, we all end up learning how to push through it and look at the bright side of life.
