I know most would see this as exhausting, but you must take advantage of the time in your youth, for it is the most valuable thing in life. Everything is so fast paced and I love it. I like the hustle and rhythm of a typical busy day as a high schooler. The best thing about being my age is the chaos. I love taking 30 minute walks around the same plaza outside my house with my best friend and I love playing volleyball at the park I’ve been to 20,000 times. The age where I can explore the outside world with complete freedom but still being a kid, which means basically no responsibilities, no jobs, nowhere to be, nowhere to go. All of those things I get to experience at this age. Abandoned places, skateboarding, “our spots,” sunsets, the wind blowing in your face. This is the age where my parents actually trust me enough to go outside in my neighborhood alone and I absolutely love it. I’m 13 years old and the best thing about being my age is definitely exploring and just being adventurous. Holden, Glenbard West High School, Glen Ellyn As a kid you don’t have to worry about that. You hear from people that are adults talking about things like taxes and bills. If I had the choice I would not change to be an adult now because of all the fun I am having. Although being an adult sounds fun at times, being a kid wins the battle 1000-1. Being a kid is a ride that keeps on getting better as more opportunities unfold as you age in your teen years.

Nothing beats biking around in the summer, Saturday night hangouts and swimming at the pool. It presents responsibilities while also allowing for great memories to be formed.

I wouldn’t trade the time I have now, the time to laugh and cry and do everything in between, for anything.įor me, being a teen is amazing. At sixteen years old, I feel unrestrained and uncontrolled by rules of adulthood. I am happy, ecstatic, afraid, brave, quiet, and loud. I have so much ahead of me and I’m leaving a lot behind too. I share tampons with strangers in the bathroom - I buy cheap makeup at the drugstore. I spend the weekend hunched over an essay, worrying about my grades. I look back at nostalgic memories and coo at old baby photos. I put glitter on my face and shout cheers with kids I barely know at sports games and pep rallies. I wear small clothing - I wear obscenely oversized clothes. I go to bed late and wake up tired on Monday mornings. I have slumber parties with my friends where we eat snacks and talk about boys and post embarrassing photos. Though I am on the cusp of adulthood and leaving the safety of my childhood, I would never wish my age away.

The best thing about being a teenager is … Fun and adventure.

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