Teen Belonging

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As a child, i was the alone one. i always depended on myself because for me, my father wasn't there so i felt that i felt like i had to do everything on my own--get ready for school on my own, make my mac and cheese dinners, and watch over my younger siblings. i had no one but my mom, but even she wasn't there much, always working and trying to provide for my family. As i’ve aged and matured, I realize that you need friends, because they can pick you up when you're down; they were there for me after that break up, They gave me a shoulder to cry on. They gave me that sense of peace and that belonging feeling that everyone needs. Keep your friends close and your family closer. High schools are full of controversy and discrimination, which leads …show more content…

Many teens are more likely to be around people their age simply because it's easier for them to relate to one another. When a child is raised in a situation where the parents are not fully involved , it could ultimately affect the way that child grows to interact with others. At home Teens usually spends most of their time to their self Because parents are away or just not involved That results in a lack of attention. Since i've been at SJHS i've seen a large amount of students who wander alone in the halls and sit alone at lunch and just the loneliest kids but, One day there was this kd who was sitting alone and a group of others came and sat next to this kid to provide him with that friendship feeling that every high school teen needs. Most people think it's the parents fault because the lack of attention as a child growing up took a huge toll on them at the age they are today. Are teens afraid of other teens? Thats a question that turns heads because why would teens be afraid of other people who are the same age as them. The reason i ask that question is simply to get people to understand and to get an understanding for

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