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by Buddy Boy on March 18th, 2009
I'm ashamed as well. I understand that teenagers want to get out and live, and try new things, but there is a mature way to do so. Lowering your values and standards, and abandoning the morals you were raised with, just to get attention is unacceptable and I know that many, many people end up making decisions they regret. I am very thankful for the teenagers who realize that they can have a fun, exciting life full of adventure without drugs, alcohol, immodesty, excessive sexual experiences, and other things similar to the things in the list. You'll never regret doing what's right, and I hope that as time goes on, more and more people come to realize that.
It also bothers me how some have the mindset of "our society is screwed anyway, why try to make it better?" Many people have indifference. Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and author of "Night", stated, "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference."
I feel that our generation doesn't seem to love our nation and society enough. Instead of trying to bring it down, they feel they can take themselves out of the picture and avoid problems by simply not caring. They are horribly confused. We must love everyone and treat everyone with equality. We must be willing to give a hand to anyone, may they be a friend or stranger. We must fight off indifference and become the best people we can be, or the world has failed indeed.
I'm 18, by the way.
by Pepe Le Stink on January 2nd, 2009
I am also 15. I really don't have much in common with the other 15 year olds at school. I agree with you.
by angelzz on January 1st, 2009
I'm 15, as well and I am all with you on this.
Of course it's not everybody, it never is.
But looking at things generally..disrespectful teens that have no sense of right priorities. I'm all with you
by Mystical Dim on February 26th, 2009
im 19..and i agree with you..these people walking around with their butts hanging out looking for the next girl to oogle at..and the girls..ugh..you dont have to be a slut to get attention..put some clothes on..get a brain and stop following the crowd..it upsets me to see so many people that screw it up for the rest of us
by Rinky Dinky Do on January 1st, 2009
Honey, let's just say that I'm a bit older than you are and I'm just as disgusted with my own generation. If that helps you any...
by dea_ex_machina on June 30th, 2009
I am a teacher, and from what I see of teenagers of your age, there is a lot to be proud of! I see some fantastic 15 year olds every day! I am not in a private school, or a grammar school - I work in a bog standard secondary school in an area with mixed financial backgrounds. Be proud of who you are! There are a lot of good teenagers out there too!!!
by xxx on March 18th, 2009
I'm 25 and I have a hard time understanding the way that teenagers these days act.
by Answersack on January 1st, 2009
i'm with you on that one. there's a lack of respect and integrity among the younger generations. I'm 20, i'm so repulsed by the people I meet in college. But hey, it's college I suppose that's how it's been for a while. I'm more disturbed about how people as young as middle schoolers dress and act similarly to what you see on MTV and other entertainment media they're exposed to and the peer pressure they have to live up to that ridiculous social standard.
by kerihurst on September 30th, 2009
I'm 18, and i haven't had sex, i don't smoke, and i don't drink. Some people call me weird, but it gives me a different view on things.I'm able to hang out with people w/out being considered as part of that group. I hang out with someone from every group at our school, and if we had to split up into the diff groups(emo, "gangsta", jocks, etc.) i would be left standing it the middle of the school with two or three other people. Yes, our generation is disgusting, and is ticks me off. I am ashamed of what our world is going to be like with us at the reigns. Although it sucks, we can still change it. My friend Had smoked pot for 4 years straight before he met me, and now he's been clean foa a month. There is still hope for us.
by Colink on March 18th, 2009
I agree with you, todays generations are becoming less concerned with decent family morals, and more concerned with what brand of jeans they are wearing, or which designer makeup the other girls have. Granted, i dont get much of that where i live, but i see a fair amount of it on the mainland and other places where moms dress like their 15 year old skank daughters and think it makes them "cool."
by Jane on January 27th, 2009
I agree. your generation kind of blows. Mine wasnt/isnt any better....
Who liked the late 90's anyway? Ravers? lame.
by deathangel on March 18th, 2009
i'm with you too. i'm 14 and i'm already hearing about all the embarrassing and disgusting things my peers are doing. and it's not just drugs and sex but also most kids aren't nice to each other. kids are always cutting in line pushing each other and anything else you can think is mean. i also dislike how kids want to grow up and be grown ups so fast by dating and doing drugs when they act like little kids at things that their suppose to be mature about. i mean i can't wait to grow up too but i'm still a kid and want to act like one and be a kid while i still can. i also wonder what all the mean and other kids will do when they grow up and can't just do what they did when they were kids and what kind of person their gonna be. And i'm not curious about what our countries going to be like when my generation takes over the country. hopefully the next generation will improve greatly and fix what we have done.
by Dave2222 on March 18th, 2009
Thank God we have some sensible kids. Stay on track
by quack is whack on January 2nd, 2009
Well I'm 20 and in a completely different part of life than you right now, but I think that technically we're considered part of the same "generation," though I'm not 100% sure...
Anyhow, yes, I'm disgusted by today's teenagers, and I have been ever since I was one. I don't think it's just our generation though - there has been some issue with every generation of teenagers before us, so it's hard to say what's worst. Also, you have to consider that most teenagers are just teenagers, and they're all in that developmental category (although a very few end up developing emotionally & mentally more quickly than the others).
The problems unique to our generation is in my opinion some of the more disheartening, though: kids being sexualized at such young ages, being given everything that they want without having to work for it, being over-protected by helicopter parents, or else not being disciplined at all... the influences of pop media, the influences of parents. We're materialistic, we're either uneducated or over-achievers, we're apathetic (sort of) and we're rude... not to mention being almost entirely dependant on our electronics.
But it's not just this generation of teenagers that is disgusting to me, it's their parents who allow thier children to grow up behaving this way. And the way the parents behave themselves is often disgusting.
A person is almost always a product, and thus a direct reflection of, their environment.
by happiness on March 18th, 2009
Yeah good for you, keep that attitude. I'm sick to see teenager rush for sex, drinking and drug. They think these stuff are cool. This world full of Idiots.
by baby.veee on January 8th, 2009
I'm 14 and when I see the way some of my classmates treat our teacher, I am shocked. :O Respect your elders. Come on now. I'm embarrassed to be clumped together in this generation along with these idiots. :|
by jaymii on October 10th, 2009
i agreeour geniration not at everyone but most really seem to sleep around most of my friends would be asking u now if u have a girlfriend ,me ,im over it wat is with everyone honestly i felt alone on this subject.
by Butch on October 7th, 2009
I am impressed with you and so many others saying, “they are not satisfied with how the USA is today.” That is so encouraging.
Since you want to improve yourself, rest assured that you can. Not only can you elevate yourself but also you can do it with greater ease when the competition is so limited. The world is still looking for “clean-cut, hard working individuals.”
Remember that the whole community does not define you, BUT YOU DEFINE YOURSELF. Of course, the close friends you have will have a great bearing on you. Select your friends carefully.
Sixty years ago when I was your age in High School, I had a problem of fitting in also. However, I had a job every day from noon till 6 PM working in a clothing store and that kept me out of trouble to a large extent.
But my biggest change came when another classmate invited me to his Church and I attended there, accepted Jesus, got Baptized and made a lot of wonderful encouraging friends there.
That is still a good recipe for doing well in life; simply stated, “Work and go to Church.” It will work out better, I promise you.
by warex255 on October 7th, 2009
Im 18 i got out to a lot of parties and the girls are total sluts they dress in slutty clother(very short skirt and very tight shirt) Guys get drunk out of their minds. 14 year old children smoking and getting drunk. People using drugs because they think its cool. Labeling people and sorting them into different groups(emo, nerd, misfits, Popular and loners) 3 people have already died because of drink driving(3 of which i knew). Im not ashamed or embarrassed just disapointed in how this generation acts.
by catsmeow94 on October 6th, 2009
I'm 15 too. I agree wholly and completely. I don't hate this generation, I just think we need to grow up, and fast. Girls dress in skimpy clothes. Guys are just... Pigs. And I know it's not all our fault. I hate to say this but parents hve a roll in it. I was lucky and was blessed with parents who cared enough about me to tell me what is acceptable, and what I'd not.
Another thing. This debt that our country has gotten into. We will be the ones paying for it. Our teachers tell us this. Our parents tell us this, and still we are very irresponsible with our money.
And another thing!!! (I'm ranting now!!) ((and this is a stupid thing)) our generation is very stupid in their decisions for life. I am on my high school field hockeyteam, and today I was talking to a varsity girl about what she was going to do with her life. She said "I want to be a CEO!!"
"oh really? A CEO of what?"
"wait, what? I have to be a CEO of something??"
"oh my god I hate people!"
(this was a real conversation... And I do hate people now because of it...)
by Anonymous on October 6th, 2009
I'm not ashamed because i never grew up in the country.. but i am very disgusted because it's very close to my generation. the music, the economy problems, the people getting stupider without realizing it because theyre so stupid problem. makes me want to slap them all in the face ya kno.
by Silverlight on October 6th, 2009
This generation is a misfit with abused morals and uncompromisable inequality. A lot of jokes are played too far. And I don't think we understand to follow on a society of a lovely side, because we are too busy locking each other out. It seems like friends nowadays are just enemies trying to cause as much pain as they can, without knowing it. In truth be told, disgusting is the word for it. Language, drugs, sick jokes, violence... "Just trying to fit in?" It makes you just as unfit as them, I'd personally rather be an outcast. The people that take bigger steps in life never fall for such a gambit. Likely to say, fools trifle in this manifestation of evil that holds our society captive. And we laugh at pain, every single one of us. "Every single one." And honestly, trying to argue against would be a lie, no one is that perfect. Comedy has taken a downfall to a new level. Just nothing seems to be enough now. But aside from pessimism, there still is some of us that aren't as corrupt; we can hold on to our lives, understanding the compassion and love that trifles withing the lost ancient of modern age. There are still those who do oppose evil. There are still those who find disgust. And you must be one of them.
by zocool on September 21st, 2009
na dude or dudet i feel the same way im 16 and it just gets me how our generation shows no respect i guess living in japan for awhile will do that to you. our generation has no honor and now that im back home in the u.s.a it just gets me
by Anonymous on September 18th, 2009
I'm 27, and I'm disgusted with YOUR generation. But the generation above me was disgusted with mine. Every generation thinks their generation is smarter than the one after it, but I do think the current teenagers are the dumbest and most incompetent of all. Amazing athletes and video-game players though.
by N I C K on September 16th, 2009
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
- Ghandi
seriously, don't worry about "our generation" just take whatever ideals you want to see in others and live by them everyday.
by emptydepth on August 17th, 2009
i deffinetly agree with you, it seems now that everyone goes out with everyone no matter the what... its pretty gross to see a guy getting physical with another guy in the school bathroom. also, most kids try to act mature by making everything dramatic... i think its pretty discusting
by Mr. Wright on August 4th, 2009
I blame MTV. I'm serious. That channel is making the youth of America retarded. The top show is "16 and Pregnant." Nuff said.
by Anonymous on July 10th, 2009
Everyday...
by TheJoker on June 30th, 2009
I'm not gonna lie to you, you are largely a bunch of cheeky little shits, but you're also an incredibly funny & creative generation too. Try not to worry about it, you're not really any worse than mine (I'm 32).
by FoolishOne on June 30th, 2009
I work with new college kids and I can clearly see vast differences between my generation ( I'm 31) and yours. For whatever reasons, lack of parenting, all the new communication technology available, society, etc... teens are sexualized like never before. When I was in high school between 1993 and 1996, there were a few sexually active kids. Maybe a dozen or so in our class. Now, a much larger % of high school kids (and even middle school kids) are having sex. It's not just that either. This newest generation is also becoming extremely dependent on others to do things for them. Would you believe that I parents of 21 year old college seniors calling me up insisting that I do this or that for their child? It's not even the student calling me! This is VERY COMMON.
by fantasy child on June 12th, 2009
yes I am disgusted that women now act out in the manner they do now a days.. they think nothing of taking their clothes off, for anyone, and anywhere
by Nasiswand on March 18th, 2009
I thought that quite a few of those in my age group were a bunch of idiotic douche bags when I was a teen.
by faithiskey on March 18th, 2009
heck yeah, its embarrassing. adults looks down on us now cuz of what teens are doing now, its shameful.
by Vanessa Rx on March 18th, 2009
yup. like how its cool now for girls to be slutty and bratty and fight a lot and its cool to be a "bad girl".
by Anon on January 27th, 2009
I'm 16, I agree with you to quite an extent.
by InsomniacAthiest on January 27th, 2009
yes i do. our generation is so full of people that act half thier age and it angers me so much.
by atemonai on January 2nd, 2009
i feel the same way! i hate how people are always being labeled for anything they do, or what they look like dress like ect. its pathetic. its mostly this generation too! why is that?
by Leeses Pieces is COATed in chocolate on January 1st, 2009
i feel like our generation lacks a general sense of compassion and courtesy, in addition to foresight. You are not alone in thinking this, I very much agree.
by aivzdog on January 1st, 2009
I am 17 and our generation isnt much better. Hell, I think people who like us who are disgusted are the ones who are the only ones who can change the way we do things. Show that we are different and care and stuff. I mean it has to do alot with parenting and also what is out there in the world like on tv there is alot of violence, drugs, sex and etc...
by James10998 on January 14th, 2011
I totally agree with this kid, and I just turned 13! I mean, come on, these are the most ignorant lot of people I have ever SEEN! They spend half of their day playing with their PHONES! There was this kid in History Class in my school, he was a dumb****, he thought their were AIRPLANES in the REVOLUTIONARY WAR! Wow, just wow. And guess what, I met about 7 other people exactly like him. But the worst part is their parents, I mean good god, could you raise you're kid in (this is a radical idea [sarcasm]) A SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER. I cannot count how many like has been in a sentence, I think it should be in the Guiness Book of World Records. Also, these people are complete jerks to anyone who talks, acts, like me, an intelligent teenager, with disgust. They scoff at me with racial remarks about slavery and how I should burn in hell for what Southern people did to their ancestors, (believe me when I say it's stupid as hell and I don't wanna explain it). I have gotten down to a low level of acting to compensate for the excrutiating pain these CHIMPS have brought me. I have stooped down to the level of grinning insanely, laugh insesently (did I spell that right?). They also brag about me about, "I've got all A's in all classes!" Well guess what! Just because you little dumbfucks have A's in you're stupid ass classes does not mean you are an intelligent human genius that is better than the rest of us "outcasts". And I like how they act "holy" saying they go to church everyday. Pfft. I am an Athiest and I am more holy than these jerkwads. I don't even consider myself of a high intelligence and everyones calling me Einstein because I can read fluently and can get past foriegn words easily. Yeah, that's right. They cannot read. Sinatra, how about SANITARY. Supplies, how about SOOPLIEZ. God, these guys are idiots. I am ashamed of myself to set foot on this planet when those evilutionary rejects are running around. Now that I am done with my rant, I am off to another day to the torture chamber (school) again to experience hell. And no I am not up for adoption...
by Premonition on November 22nd, 2010
I an glad to see someone who feels the same way I do. I completely agree. I'm going to quote you on this: "
You'll never regret doing what's right, and I hope that as time goes on, more and more people come to realize that." That would make a good quote.
Buddy Boy you've made an excellent point. I'm 17, (college student too) and I'm seen as weird because I don't do what my generation sees as "normal". I don't party, drink, fight, have sexual relations, or any of those kinds of things. I've committed my life to God. But looking over the aspects of our current society, I am sad and scared for the future. Our generation lacks morals, love, and well... intelligence. They show disrespect openly, have no shame for evil, and create fight whenever you criticize them or suggest things with phrases like "FU" or "suck my dick". Vulgar language that I don't tolerate. They swear every other word. How am I supposed to help them if they insult my family, race, and character whenever they feel threatened? I feel like the teenagers of my generation are going to bring this country down with their stupid decisions. (U.S.)
by Redhawk on November 15th, 2009
I think that often it may be a matter of people within your generation not knowing how to say who they are, anymore than people of my generation knew how to establish themselves with we were within your age group.
It's a challenging time of life, not to provide excuses for bad behaviors, but so often they are in a time of not being quite "human." (A sometimes Native American belief that during this time you are becoming human as an adult and leaving behind the child you were.) They are learning to think, there is more EXPECTED OF THEM, than before, they are told to TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for their actions and choices, yet, DENIED many of the rewards that normally come with assuming such responsibilities.
And then too, sometimes they do not have good examples to follow.
Parents become lazy or confused as to their ultimate roll in being parents of teens. Some seem to forget that we are NOT our child's best friend, but the Parent. The child has a right to feel frustrated, angry with our decisions, but we do not have the right to let go of striving to support our children in MAKING GOOD DECISIONS, or allowing them to be lax in their dress, behaviors and actions.
When parents choose to let go and allow behaviors that are unacceptable or less than supportive of their children learning to be HUMAN, RESPONSIBLE, THINKING, CARING...then the parents have set them adrift to learn and accept behaviors that are embarrassing, and shameful in general.
I think that it is important to understand that even when a child is still a child, they can have ideas, thoughts that need to be expressed, listened to and taken with some degree of respect. HOW can a child or a young person be expected to learn how to respect and listen to others, if they have no voice of their own?
Our son always knew that I would listen to him, and take his thoughts, feelings and ideas into consideration...as long as he shared them politely and civilly with me...just as my mother did mine.
It did not mean he would get his way in a situation, he might, or might not depending on his idea. But, at least he understood and believed he was respected for having an idea and for communicating it in an appropriate manner...the exchange of respect and consideration....He understood that we would never say yes to anything that would or could be harmful to him or to our family as a whole.
This helped him to learn to think beyond his own wants or supposed wants...maybe if more young people had such upbringing....(tough but fair) they too would think as you do.
I do not think that HOPE is lost....life experiences have a way of separating the reality from the dream...and bringing real goals into a more clear focus...we learn (most of the time) that kindness is more likely to recreate itself than harsh words or deeds.
I think you are a leader...if you can allow yourself to be.
by piwee on November 15th, 2009
i agree,we are all growing up too fast,we dont realise untill its to late, cos your only a child once. im 15
by Anonymous on October 27th, 2009
Do you THINK you're alone? I hate gangsta shit, and rape, and war, but I am just told to DEAL WITH IT!!!
Is it too late to choose not to inherit a pre-polluted planet? I agree with you man, and I love how you were able to put it so straightforward. +3!!!!
by itisihere on October 17th, 2009
In the bible it says in 2 Timothy chapter 3:1-5
This know that in the last days dangerous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves,covetous,boasters,proud,blasphemers,disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,without natural affection,trucebrakers,false accusers, having no self control,fierce,despisers of those that are good, traitors,heady, high minded,lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God. Having a form of godliness, but denying to power thereof; from such turn away.
This is todays generation don`t you think? Amazing how 2000 years ago they would know this right to the letter. There are so many more things the bible says about what is happining today.And everyone of those things has or is comming to pass! God has made a way for us through believing in his son, Jesus Christ. I would say by your question you are heading down the right path. Reconizing evil is a good start! God Bless!
by Anonymous on October 13th, 2009
wow I'm 15 too and I TOTALLY get you. One thing we have to understand is that a lot of the people our age don't know what their looking for so many have to do stuff that isn't right. Your right it's shameful and if you go to my school, you'll see a whole huge group that is against it and another group that acts the way we don't like them to act. Just lay low and keep your temper. It's good that you are different from any average teen because I for once feel I'm not alone! So if you ever think that you are too mature for this age because of what people do/act/say around you, just remember, you're not alone in those thoughts. You're right, and they should act more like YOU!
by Gnome of Kevonia is a Cheerwine junkie on October 10th, 2009
I am 16 and a Generation Y member. I feel that indeed, some members of my generation are mean and don't act right, but I am not disgusted with the generation as a whole. I've met a lot of bad members from my generation and a lot of good members. Overall though I'd say it's a decent generation, but there are many "bad apples".
by Mountain Momma on October 7th, 2009
I think that being a teenager is an awkward time for any and every person no matter what generation you are/were from.
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on September 22nd, 2009
I have VERY "high hopes" for you, dear!
by jimmysaki on September 22nd, 2009
well...if you feel disgusted it must be because of society's moral values. thier values do not stand up to yours. moral values are a perception.
i cheated on my boyfriend and now he always thinks i'm cheating on him. we been 2gether for 2 years. how do i get him to trust me?
by abbi_ on November 18th, 2010
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Could me and my boyfriend last forever?
by RaWrFOREVER on November 27th, 2010
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Me and my boyfriend have been dating for about 2 months and we hardly talk or anything.. Any suggestions of what we or I should do? (:
by novemberbaby14 on November 24th, 2010
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what do you do if two girls like you but you dont know who the other is?
by emo homie on November 22nd, 2010
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Is it okay if a girl is more sexually experienced then her boyfriend, or any guy?
by helpME2010 on November 18th, 2010
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Comments
*thumbs up* :D
I very much agree.
by Snowy-COAT on March 18th, 2009
What the...why was I downrated? Probably by some punk-ass teen who thinks they are all bad. I shared my opinion on the matter. Downrating for an opinion is not good etiquette.
by Buddy Boy on March 19th, 2009
Too bad I can't give you more... blah! :P
by Snowy-COAT on March 19th, 2009
I downrated you, and I did it because I disagree with some of your earlier points. I'm 27, by the way.
I agree with your last two paragraphs, but I downrated because of some of the other points.
"and abandoning the morals you were raised with"
This is just bullshit. What if the morals you were raised with were garbage? What if they told you that your perfectly natural urges were somehow dirty, or something to be ashamed of? I fortunately wasn't raised that way, but many were.
'Immodesty'. What is that? What YOU call immodesty, some, like me, might call not being ashamed of their bodies or their sexuality. We'd have a lot less problems in this society if people were taught to be comfortable with their bodies.
What do you consider 'excessive sexual experiences'? GOD FORBID anyone be comfortable with the sexuality, or be willing to explore their boundaries. Oh, no. We can't have THAT. Let's back to the time when people were all sexually repressed and hypocrtical.
by QuartzKitty on March 23rd, 2009
OK, well, downrating for opinion is terrible etiquette. It's rude. I'm using the site for what it was made for-to give answers and opinions on things. I simply gave MY opinion for why I don't like my generation. I don't appreciate you downrating me and then telling me that my opinions are bullshit. Do you even know what morals are? Morals are fundamental principles of things that are RIGHT. It's impossible for a moral to be 'garbage'. Otherwise it's not a moral.
by Buddy Boy on March 23rd, 2009
Morals differ from culture to culture, and person to person.
The South in the 1800's considered enslaving other humans based on their skin color to be moral. So, if 'Morals are fundamental principles of things that are RIGHT.', then I guess that means the slavery was right.
It is very possible for morals to be garbage, as I've just demonstrated.
I personally consider any 'morality' that considers perfectly natural human sexuality to be something shameful and dirty to be not just wrong, but evil. An evil that has caused much suffering in the world.
And I don't consider downrating to be rude. I consider it to be expressing my opinion, and rejecting your opinion.
Who are YOU to tell me that I cannot express my opinion ON your opinion?
by QuartzKitty on March 23rd, 2009
Did I ever say you can't share your opinion? No. Don't put words in my mouth, for I never said such thing. But you don't have to be a jack ass about it. You could have been respectful, and maturely stated that you don't agree, and we could have had a mature conversation and discussion about why. But no, you chose to say my ideas were 'bull shit' and put words in my mouth. I'm done with this 'discussion'. Go ahead and downrate me again and again on my different questions and answers, just because you don't share the same opinion. Go ahead and display your immaturity, Mr. 27 year old.
by Buddy Boy on March 23rd, 2009
I'm a chick. It's MISS 27 year old.
And okay.
by QuartzKitty on March 24th, 2009
@Quartz - you are nearly twice his age yet you have half of his sense.
by Anonymous on June 12th, 2009
A really touchy topic, I'd say.
by Snowy-COAT on June 12th, 2009
Buddy boy, I am also 18, and I see what your saying. But I dont know, I dont really see the appeal of having some good old fashioned fun sitting around the fireplace playing "the game of life" with your close friends and family. If your not going to get screwed up on drugs, alcohol and sex now, then when are you? It's your prime my friend.
by just_slightly on September 1st, 2009
@Sherri. I have half his sense because I consider this world BETTER than some fantasy world that never existed? Ooookay.
by QuartzKitty on September 1st, 2009
No it's not OOOOkay. I am glad that you do admit you have 1/2 his sense though.
by Anonymous on September 2nd, 2009
Sherri7 and Buddy boy, why dont you move to an Amish society? I think you'd fit in there.
by just_slightly on September 2nd, 2009
I don't get 'screwed up on drugs, alcohol and sex' now because I don't want to regret it in the future. I'm not 100% clean as some of you may think. I HAVE experienced a bit and I know what I want.
by Buddy Boy on September 7th, 2009
Not from the sound of it. You sound like some sheltered kid who's never had any kind of life.
Once you get out into the REAL world, you'll experience different. You'll also regret the things you missed out on (ya know, being a TEENAGER), and hate yourself for it. I've seen it time and again.
by QuartzKitty on September 7th, 2009
I disagree. I'm the only one here who knows any fraction of what I've been through in my life. Yes, it may SOUND like I'm sheltered. I'm not denying that. I have my reasons for being how I am, and I have no shame or regret in that.
by Buddy Boy on September 7th, 2009
Okay. I accept that.
Everyone has to be who they are, and make no apologies for that.
I applaud that.
by QuartzKitty on September 7th, 2009
Thanks. I reject things like meaningless sex, drugs, alcohol, etc. not because I'm scared, or ignorant, but because I already know that's not what I want, I've learned through experiences.
by Buddy Boy on September 7th, 2009
But, meaningless sex is FUN!!
Trust me on that.
by QuartzKitty on September 7th, 2009
So are meaningless drugs......
Meaningless shit are THE SHIT
by just_slightly on September 7th, 2009
if everything you do is meaningless what have you got to live for??
by Anonymous on September 14th, 2009
while your answer is in general good, may i make a remark about a point: " Lowering your values and standards, and abandoning the morals you were raised with, just to get attention is unacceptable and I know that many, many people end up making decisions they regret".
Those values that you speak of, were transmited by your parents and got into you, but most of the time, we dontuse them in a rational way, we just use them. Shouldnt we make our values and standards based on rationality and logic? if you create new ones, and pass them to your kids, their way of view will be totally different from yours at the same age, with no real difference, except the effects those actions will have on you, that´s what matters
by japmm-pt on September 22nd, 2009
Person above me, do you think your arguing with him; it sounds like you're agreeing? You said it like you weren't. All I have to say is: I agree.
by Silverlight on October 6th, 2009
Thanks. :)
by Buddy Boy on October 7th, 2009
Well said +5
by Sir yhvhash on October 13th, 2009
I'm 16,almost 17 and I couldn't agree more.I think you've stated it perfectly.I've read Night,great book.I've also read Anthem which really makes one appreciate the freedoms they have.I think part of the problem with many teenagers today is the parents.I know parents who will let their kid do anything.Too much freedom is well..too much.I've met plenty of parents who figure,hey they're going to get into things anyway,I'll just let them,or parents who simply don't care.Obviously there is A LOT of factors in this though.Some of us mature faster than others,or grow up in an environment where morals and such are emphasized more.Anyway,you've said it brilliantly.
by The No Leaf Clover on November 30th, 2009
Oh well thank you. Maybe I'll look into reading Anthem, I've never read it before. I agree that sometimes, it's the parents. I feel that many times, they don't want to be too controlling, so they think they are helping by allowing their children to get into bad habits, but really, it's doing more harm than good.
by Buddy Boy on December 1st, 2009
I am 19 and I agree as well
by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
Thank you very much. :)
by Buddy Boy on December 3rd, 2009