i just joined in on this site, and one thing i've noticed is that it says "where your voice counts" well it does here but not in the "real world" as "grown folks" say. i really dont understand how someone like me smart, responsible, and has potential can be overruled by someone who is 45, irresponsible, and immature. for some reason some people believe "the older the smarter, the older the stronger, the older the better." but i truly believe everyone no matter the age should be accounted for. just think of a world where a number defines how you live, what you can and cant do, and when you can do it. o yea, thats America for you. i think that some "grown folk" need to listen to us more intelligent and informed youth, say they can find something to talk about other than how terrible they think we are. just a little advice for everybody, respect your "elders" but please keep your pride.
C.B
Although you may not get all the respect you feel you deserve, you can gain a decent amount of respect by acting like a professional adult. That's not to say that you have to dress in a suit and tie all the time, but participate in meetings and dress professionally for such. Start discussions with adults about things like who you are going to vote for (or who you would vote for if you're not old enough to vote) in the next Presidential elections and explain, in detail, why you've chosen that person over the others.
Many people think that teens are ignorant (in the sense that they don't know anything) and just like to act like they know everything. Show them otherwise and you'll often find that they realize, at least for you, that it's not always the case.
Now, when it comes to the law, voting, and whatnot...well, you're SoL there, unfortunately, but you can still voice your opinions about it.
-- quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
im a very open minded person, and im not speaking for myself, im speaking for people my age. i dont need recognition from adults because i know who i am, and i know the standards of this country. i try to open the minds of people around my age group to bigger and broader things other than what they're going to wear for picture day. u know?
Indeed, and unfortunately some people are simply that shallow. They'll get a hard slap in the face and kick back into reality if/when their parents cut them off and force them to fend for themselves in the real world.
-- quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
The way adults treat teenagers as children is part of what holds us all back. We feel very out of place when we do try to speak out.
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"What would I like to tell you? That I didn’t get what I looked for: to gather all of us naked on the earthly pastures under the endless light of suspended time without that form which confines me as it once confined you." =Milosz
you are absolutely right, but i believe when you are called to do something. you are constantly put in that position to do it. so i guess it's all about determination and confidence.
how can anyone say their voice doesn't count? it can if you want it too you've just gotta get it out there.
thats real, im putting my voice out myself. and plan on writing a book in the future. im just using a title to catch attention and for people to express their opinions. but thats a good point. you can willingly do anything.
I hate to be "this" guy, but I am being sincere when I say this: Working on your writing skills might be a good place to start. Taking the effort to actually capitalize and punctuate your sentences, as well as checking your spelling can make you come across in a much better light. Again, this might just be the asshole English major in me, but that sort of thing does stick out when someone is looking to discredit you.
The reason why people give credit to age is because you do become more intelligent when you age. That's not to say being older makes one person smarter than another, but you will undoubtedly be a more intelligent person in ten years than you are right now.
-Tim
"It costs nothing to be honest, loyal, and true."
i'll keep that in mind. i appreciate any type of help i get. i always thought blogging was just for expressing ones self. but i'll keep what you said in mind. and i know people get smarter as time goes on, hopefully everybody. im just making my statements short and sweet, because i know people dont really like to read.
Good. I'm glad you took it as I meant it. It's hard to express tone online and I was genuinly offering up my advice and not trying to be a sneering grammar nazi.
-Tim
"It costs nothing to be honest, loyal, and true."
by the way everybody. there are 12 year old geniusus.
I do agree with you. In many cases adults refer to teenagers as only emotional beings, with future potential and talent, but only in many cases teenagers are respected and acknowledged as scholarly individuals. In all actuality, stating that every adult condescends youth is a sweeping statement. It depends on the adult's personality and interpetation on life, and invaribly, the young persons outlook on life.
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although bitter at times, it must be heard.
I am planning to expand my wings as well. But people doubt me because I'm so young. It hurts. Someday I will prove to them what I can accomplish. For now, I will build my empire patiently. One day, maybe adults will understand. I feel exactly the same way as you do. I wish they wouldn't shelter us too much. It's getting unhealthy.
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