Currently, my ambition is to get a job. When I think about my future, I do not really know what I want to be, but I am thinking of possible becoming a teacher.
I do have lots of advice if I were to get a job, my school is very good with that.
I don’t know.
My favourtie thing? It would probably be having a family that lkoves me.
My least favourite thing? Most likely my parents divorce.
I am glad to have the input of a male teenager…in truth, I could probably ask several questions.
Do you feel older or younger than your chronological age? What age are you in your mind?
What do you think is most important in life? Is it personal achievement, education, financial progress, personal relationships, family, spouse/girl~boy friend, or other? What makes it important?
Would you rather have people ask you more or ask you less? (In a real-life context, not this cyber question.) That is, respect your privacy and bug off, or look to know you better (in a non-dictatorial way, of couse)?
How do you feel about music and art? How important are such things to you?
What would you most like people to know about you that they may not think to ask?
I feel older than my real age, I’m serious alot and don’t act like alot of kids my age. I get along with older people better.
It’s most important in life to be the most succesful in what you do , not matter if you’re writing novels or working ar burger king. If you show that you work hard and have ability, then people will have a higher opinion of you. Since most of the people at my school ask stupid questions, I would prefer they bug off. Although, I would wish my friends ask moree questions, so it’s half and half.
I feel that music and art are very important, and that you should try to respect peoples decisons to like a certain artist or musician even if they’re terrible.
I cannot think of a question for them to ask me.
Thanks for your answers. I’ve been thinking, and I’ve got a few more questions, if you don’t mind.
With all the backyard wrestling/jackass stunts around, people tend to think that teenage males believe they’re immortal. Any response to that?
Also, you’ve got a forum here where you can talk to hundreds of adults, and get listened to. What misconceptions would you like to clear up about being a young guy in the US today?
Finally, I have a letter that I wrote to myself (way) back when I was fifteen. I wanted to remind myself of what it was like to be that age, of some of the fears and the hopes that I had for my life. It still means a lot to me. Have you written, or considered writing such a letter to your future self?
What would it say?
-What do you and your friends think about gays and lesbians?
-Are you aware of gay and lesbian political issues?
-Do you know any gay men or lesbians?
-How do you believe a friend of yours who came out would be treated by your social circle? How would you treat him or her?
I do not mind at all.
I believe it has to do with the media(I know wrestling gets scapegoated, but it’s the main problem) is that kids my age see something thati is dangerous and done on TV, when they see the (professional) actor not get hurt, they get the impression *they[i/] can do it. Since kids my age don’t have hindsight to say “Hey, if I screw this up, I’m going to be paralyzed for life.” and think for the moment, they’re more likely to do something really stupid.
(I live in Canada) I’d like adults to realize that we aren’t as dumb as some of the youth seem, and that we aren’t all “MTV watching dropouts” despite how the media would like you to think.
I would tell myself that I should continue on, never give up and give it your best try.
I believe that Gays and lesbians should be free to their sexuality. You shouldn’t be discriminated about such things since I beleive it’s just like heterosexuality or blond hair, it’s a genetic thing and you don’t suddenly decide “I’m gay!”.
The only issue I can think of for a gay political issue is the lobbying for same sex marriage, which I am for.
I do not currently know any gay or leisbian people.
I think my friends would be accepting; as would I. I wouldn’t treat them any different. They’re still my friend and still the same person to me no matter what their sexuality.
I believe that Gays and lesbians should be free to their sexuality. You shouldn’t be discriminated about such things since I beleive it’s just like heterosexuality or blond hair, it’s a genetic thing and you don’t suddenly decide “I’m gay!”.
The only issue I can think of for a gay political issue is the lobbying for same sex marriage, which I am for.
I do not currently know any gay or leisbian people.
I think my friends would be accepting; as would I. I wouldn’t treat them any different. They’re still my friend and still the same person to me no matter what their sexuality.
I know we’re supposed to be asking you questions, but as an adult, it’s my right to give unsolicited advice. Of course, as a teenager, it’s your duty to ignore it. But anyway…
Write that letter to your future self. Put it away somewhere.
Who you are today is going to be lost in time. And you know things that your future self will have long since forgotten. There will be a time when you, as an adult, will need to remember what it’s like to be you, as a teenager. Do yourself a favor. Leave a legacy.
Okay, and on to the questions.
Do you fit into any cliques at school? Which ones?
What’s the one thing you’d most like to hear a teacher say in class?
How many fingers am I holding up?
I fit into a clique, the one probably thought as the “geek” clique. Me and my friends are primarily interested in SC, computers, computer games and D and D(not me for the last one.)
I would like a teacher to finally say “Good god, won’t you please shut up and get to work?” at least to a couple of people. I feel kind of bad for wanting that, but then those same people constantly reafirm my wish of the teacher doing that nearly everyday.
- The thumb doesn’t count.
You seem like an intelligent guy. Do you think that, in your current school environment, that’s more of an advantage, or a disadvantage?
What’s your greatest weakness? Your greatest strength? Your shoe size?
What’s the one thing you’d most like to be learning in school that they aren’t teaching you?
I think I’m at a disadvantage being in my school, atleast with some teachers. My socials and computer ed teachers usallually let me work up to my potential by putting in less inhibiting rules into the asignments. While on the other hand, my english teacher insits on making things inhibitive as possible. For example, we do journals, and she makes us use certain vocab words. Grade 6 vocabularly words, in fact. She tells us it’s to show we know how to use them, yet I can almost always think of a better word to describe something, yet she takes marks off if we don’t use the words. Things like that.
My greatest weakness:(reposted from “What are your flaws?” thread)
It bothers me when I thought I was good at something, or knowledgable about something and then someone comes along and does/says it better than me. I wish there was something that I could boast about being really good at compared to everybody else because in a lot of things I am not very good, such as sports or math.
My greatest strength is probably having opinion and creativity. I always get high marks on those parts.
Size 11.
I wish to be taught how to write good fiction.
What is the current price of rice in China?
$24323434534534.43 senses a litre for a galleon.
When did you fist become aware that you were a male teenager?
I kept a diary when I was in my teens and it’s great to read it now (I’m 27). It makes me remember how hard things really were back then. What I really remember is kids in the early- to mid-teens are really mean! The stuff that went on in my school was horrible! I’m a girl, and maybe young girls are more horrible to each other than boys are. What is your opinion on this? You mentioned you were part of the “geek” clique. What are the cliques in your school and how do they interact. I was pretty much friends with everyone when I was in school, but I remember being particularily annoyed by the “jock” clique (guys and girls).
If I could just give you one piece of advice, which you probably already know (you seem very smart!): You may be a “geek” now, but 5 or 10 years from now, NONE of that matters. You’re smart and have a good personality and that is what really matters. Teen are SO superficial! You will be so much more successful than all those “popular” losers!
Another thing I remember was our worlds seemed to revolve around the opposite sex. Who you liked, who liked you, who likes who, etc. was what we spent the majority of our time thinking about. Hormones are out of control at that age. What do you think about girls/dating/sex, etc. at your age?
Your intelligence and personality gives me hope that the “next generation” isn’t just a bunch of Britney Spears-loving, MTV watching idiots!! I’m still pretty young but when I look at today’s teens I can help but think how spoiled and superficial they are!
/Trying to find the smallest soap box to stand on…
I teach high school, I’m not quite 30 yet and it is funny to see how some teachers have no clue on how to deal with teenagers. Some teachers do not like them, and many have no memory of what it was like to sit in the smaller desk.
I usually deal with high school students almost like adults, or at least give them a chance to act like adults. Asking students nicely to do something often works, and if I have to ask again, I remind them that I asked nicely the first time.
If you are still in middle school, it would be surprising if any teachers were like this because many eighth graders are still making up their minds about if they are trying to be children or adults. Many middle school students change their minds every other day. (Though not all, and I believe that you are not like that.) Usually, things get better in tenth or eleventh grade and I hope you find school more enjoyable.
/off of soap box
I would like to know how many teachers do you think under-estimate you personally? Or do you think your teachers over-estimate some of your peers?
What would you like to change most in your teachers?
good luck
Though I am neither Aslan2 or a male teenager, I would like to make a brief comment…
Bless you, altoid! Rest assured, your students are probably more grateful than they’ll ever say that you’re willing to treat them like individuals with a brain. I have a few teachers like that – my literature teacher, for one. It’s wonderful being able to have input in a class, even if it is just limited to due dates for papers. I appreciate it more than I could ever express to her…I feel like I’m actually participating in my own education, rather than just sitting there passively. Plus, it’s nice to be considered mature enough to handle the responsibility given with the benefits…some students aren’t, I know that, but it’s fantastic not to be considered a felon by association or something because of the idiotic minority.
No-one appears to have asked the question, so I suppose I will.
Where do you stash your porn and have your parents ever found the stash?
What?
That’s news to me.
Where did you get that from?