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Advice to younger kids
If you could give some advice to a younger brother or sister, or a younger teen anywhere in the world, what would you tell them? Essay: Advice to teens and younger kids There are so many things I would tell kids and younger teenagers that I feel the majority has not learned. The biggest one, is the importance of independence. I'm not talking about rebelling from parents and teachers and talking back. I am talking about the non conformity part of independence. Your parents and teachers are not always the right voice to listen to. I know it is easier said than done, but don’t be scared to ask questions. There is no greater danger than the danger of just one story. Make the decisions in life that you feel is right in your heart. I may be naive to think that most people know what is right and what is wrong on a deep internal level, but I do believe that. I have a close friend that I talk to daily. I can’t help but observe his actions and the reasons for them. He comes from a strict orthodox Jewish background and all he has been taught throughout his life, is a Jewish viewpoint of the world. He lives his life through one perspective, one story. He is not open to other religions or beliefs. This is unrealistic because we live in a world full of different religions, beliefs, customs. We should learn more about each other so the day doesn't come when we find ourselves in a war with people who make their decisions based off of a faith we do not recognize. What assumptions would we make of these “enemies”? It was no surprise than when I told my friend about my decision to be agnostic, he told me I was wrong and that my life is headed nowhere. He could not identify with me because he was unfamiliar and uncomfortable with something he did not know about. He was scared of the change. I don’t know many people in my life who would agree with this belief system I have, but I am not going to live my life conforming because I am scared of what other people think. I am happy this way. I am my own person, and that I think is one of the greatest freedoms a person can have. So, when you find yourself surrounded by the same people, living a routine life, school/sports/homework/party, stop for a second and take a look at the people you reject because they are not “like you”. You might surprise yourself.
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