Are You Enough?

2/21/2019

As a teacher, I am both excited and concerned about my students leaving for college, a career, the military or to pursue entrepreneurial goals. Each day, I watch and listen to them go on about their lives, futures, goals and fears.

I get excited because I know that they have no idea what this world has in store for them. Some think they do because they have watched family members and friends succeed and fail. But my excitement comes from them not realizing that the world is their oyster. And, when they realize that, it will be like rebirth all over again. Once they figure out that whatever they want to do, they absolutely can, they will be ecstatic!

I'm am so ready for them to meet people from all walks of life and backgrounds who will in some way or another influence their decisions to "do" or "not do." I'm ready for them to figure out that their path is their own and no matter what someone else's path is, it will unequivocally not be theirs! I'm ready to see the states and countries they'll live in or visit. I'm ready to see the careers they'll forge for themselves. I'm ready to see their families and communities they will build.

But I'm also concerned. The closer it gets to May, the greater my concern becomes because I don't think they are ready. I don't think many of them have the fortitude or belief in their own abilities to take life on, face-to-face, and tackle it with all they have. So far, I have seen them too caught up with looks, trends, social media, and music to know whether they fully understand that life is about to happen and how it is about to happen.

I'm disturbed because of the people they choose as role models to follow. Like Cardi B: boys say she's a freak and a bad influence on women, but girls say she's a powerful influence to women because she raps about no water in jail, brags about money and builds confidence by being brave enough to pop her p***y in church. Is she not concerned that one day, her daughter is going to grow up and see her mother's behavior and what she truly represents? Is money more important than self-respect and integrity?

Then there's Jesse Smollett. When did we not become enough? When did we become so thirsty for attention that we are willing to jeopardize the integrity of a culture, sub-culture, race, or gender to get more attention when you're already enough?

When did Black girls become so culturally conditioned that they believe they are absolutely grotesque without wigs, weaves and perms? Of course this group does not include girls who just like to switch things up sometimes and will rock their natural hair. This is for the girls who go broke getting fake hair, nails and accessories to seek the approval of their peers.

When did Latino girls and boys become so embarrassed by their heritage that they reject their native languages and customs in order to be American enough, even those who were born here.

When did Black boys become so lost that they believe selling drugs, making music and playing ball is the only option they're qualified to achieve? Not that the last two options are bad options, but do they know that there's more and they are worthy of those options?

But either way, May is coming. Fast. And I just cannot stop wondering, will they know they are enough?

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M. Mason 1st

2/21/2019 12:52:34 pm

Society has changed us and shaped our minds to think other than what we believe or know. It is sad to see that young men and women go with the flow of other people's opinion of them. It is okay to be proud of your culture or sexuality, but reaching for attention, when no one is seeking it, is not. This generation is so afraid of what the world may think. Living and being present is enough for me, and one day I will leave a positive mark on the world.

A.green 3

2/21/2019 01:09:28 pm

That’s true I’ve seen tons of young ones change themselves to fit what society believes is “attractive or acceptable”. Which in all cases has led to either their physical or mental downfall. Because it’s simply impossible to change everything about you to be like the next person, it’s just making a chain effect because almost everyday what “in” changes.

M. Cain 2nd

2/22/2019 06:33:15 pm

I agree, there is no individuality anymore. Everyone follows along with whatever is trendy at the time.

N. Medina 6th

2/21/2019 01:15:50 pm

I agree, everyone wants to be a part of the “culture” and do all the same things. But then again new jobs, technology, and opportunities are being made and we are the future so I think we can do big things.

Devon

2/21/2019 11:16:43 pm

Your right, all kids around are growing up watching the same thing and trying to be apart of it

Jamarion

2/22/2019 12:27:20 pm

I agree I feel us people are all being exposed to the same thing and there are many people with the same goals and intentions so of course everyone wants to be apart of something big

Marqueshia Richardson

2/22/2019 11:35:40 pm

It is never too late for us to try and learn while we can I just don't want to wait to long either.

Z. Crawford

3/3/2019 06:01:14 pm

Yes its so many more careers out here to be chasing, but everyone seems to be focused all on one!

C.Swann 2nd

2/21/2019 06:07:23 pm

This is so correct! Morals are lost because of who people may look up to. People want to be so much like people that don’t give a crap about them and it changes them which ends up changing society.

Devon

2/21/2019 09:48:11 pm

Lots of kids have role models thats not really good for them.

J. Griffith 2nd

2/22/2019 08:38:53 am

I agree because it could lead to more problems in the future.

Lloyd Trimble

2/22/2019 08:17:36 pm

I agree completely people aren’t unique to themselves anymore

Marqueshia Richardson

2/22/2019 11:37:22 pm

The things we are learning such as business and starting out career such as some would like sports and some would like business management of we keep what we have learned we can make it. I don't really know how to explain it.

L.Allen 2nd Period

2/21/2019 11:34:59 pm

Your absolutely right, but the frustrating thing is when you disagree with another person opinion and it comes off as unsupportive or disrespect because he or she has a different viewpoint.

M Martinez 3rd

2/22/2019 09:45:55 am

It is sad to see everyone trying to be everyone else instead of being themselves. Its sad to think we’ll all be alike in a near future.

Jordan b

2/22/2019 08:52:01 pm

I think the same way about society that mostly everyone will be a copy of another individual.

Aaliyahc.

2/22/2019 09:59:46 pm

I agree its very sad to know that people went from being told to be theirself to now letting Instagram models tell them what to wear how to wear it.

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

2/22/2019 10:37:43 am

I agree, existing and living in the moment is the best thing for the mind. Not being worried about anyone's opinions is like a weight being lifted off of our shoulders.

L.Richardson 5th

2/22/2019 12:38:08 pm

Society was cored around false beliefs of what is right and what is wrong. They're still saying Christopher Columbus discovered America, when we know for a fact the indians where here first. And generation after generation we continue to dig ourselves deeper and deeper in a whole of ideolization of false gods. You have to know within yourself that you are who you are and no can change that but you.

T.Harris 6th

2/22/2019 04:10:51 pm

Yes I believe this is true in many ways but kids do what they know and that is apparently all they know is to go by what people think.

I Jones 6th period

2/22/2019 04:33:21 pm

I totally agree, social media molded our minds to believe that we have to be successful by a certain age or we have to have the best of the best.

Lloyd Trimble

2/22/2019 08:16:08 pm

I agree, our generation is too worried on other people’s opinion on us just do you. What you want is what you should strive for don’t let others get to you.

Z. Crawford

3/3/2019 05:59:31 pm

Honestly, we're in a generation with too many followers and not enough leaders.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

2/21/2019 01:04:29 pm

Today we are used to people looking alike. No one sticks out anymore people do anything and everything to look how society expects us to look. We don’t even stick to our own culture anymore and some are even ashamed to be from a certain ethnic background. Being afraid of going out into the world may not be because we’re afriad that we won’t make it but maybe because they won’t blend in with the people around them. It’s hard when your different from everyone else when they all look the same.

A.green 3

2/21/2019 01:07:38 pm

I totally agree everywhere you look today everyone wants to look the same. Have the lightskin long hair kardashian look which is unattainable for almost everyone on earth. So rather than making that the standard many problems would be resolved if they embraced everyone looking like themselves.

N. Medina 6th

2/21/2019 01:08:26 pm

Although our opinions are different I can definitely see your view on society and I have to say I agree a little. There are some people who only follow trends because they don’t understand how to lead and take control of their lives. Those people are wack. (Jk for those who can’t handle it but I mean if the shoe fits...)

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

2/21/2019 01:11:59 pm

Periodt. ^ 💁🏻‍♀️

Daisy

2/22/2019 09:33:04 am

I agree with you!

Xnewman 5th p

2/21/2019 02:21:30 pm

I totally agree with this comment today people do try hard to fit in and aren't comfortable with being different. Not just speaking for today society but in every generation has had there follower. For example in the 90s in New York out there there it were very options for people to survive the real world. The options most people chose was to sell drugs because it was the quickest way to the money,others was to make it to and sports league,and the last choice very few people chose and it was to go to school.

D.Gadson 6th

2/21/2019 03:11:58 pm

That’s so true people now a days don’t have their own style at all ! Everyone follow monkey see monkey do instead starting they own dressing style.

Jamarion

2/22/2019 12:28:49 pm

I agree everyone wants to grow up to be like sumbody else instead of themselves

M. Hollywood 2nd

2/21/2019 05:38:58 pm

I agree everyone wants to be like someone else and nobody wants to stay true to who they are.

T.Jones 2nd

2/21/2019 07:41:23 pm

I feel like everybody are influenced by somebody ! Y’all say people not true to who they are just because somebody else is already doing it.

C.Swann

2/21/2019 06:04:37 pm

Let’s not say everybody🤣

J. Gonzalez 2nd

2/21/2019 07:11:39 pm

I totally agree with you, some kids rather act a certain way just to fit in. With me, I know a lot of people say I try to act black because I played football, I don't like soccer, or because I don't speak much Spanish, but what people don't know is that I've been bashed my whole life for being Hispanic. When I was in elementary going into 6th grade and middle school, people would always tell me when I played football and basketball and be the only Hispanic on a whole black team that I shouldn't play because it's not soccer or that they don't make tacos or burritos. As a kid that hurt and now that I'm older now, I still play football and run track. I don't like living up to stereotypes as a Hispanic. I try to be different and change how people look at mexicans and hispanics that they're only known for playing soccer.

L.Allen 2nd Period

2/21/2019 11:40:08 pm

I agree, and to add to it people are afraid to be diverse because of the fear of acceptance or not wanting to stand out. And some people in this generation find it uncomfortable to be different or have their own sense of style.

Daisy g

2/22/2019 09:38:28 am

Seriously .Nobody wants to be there self everyone wants to look alike and be cool w everyone .

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

2/22/2019 10:40:40 am

I agree with you 100%! Everyone wants to fit in so bad. Wanting to be different should not be looked down on, people should be proud of who they are, racially, ethnically, sexuality wise, etc.

L.Richardson 5th

2/22/2019 12:44:04 pm

Everyone wants to keep up with the Jones. Following the next hottest trend or listening to whatever the charts says is hot at the moment. Causing the people to loose their own unique identities. No one wants to be different, like difderent is a bad thing. Different makes us us. If everyone was the same the world be be no fun.

M. Mason 1st

2/22/2019 01:35:41 pm

I agree with your comment. People act like being different is a disease, yet they don’t realize not everybody is on the same wave as them.

T.Falls 6th

2/22/2019 09:59:10 pm

I’m not quite sure why your post lead me to say “the road less traveled” can bring growth to your life but you would never know because you won’t leave the one your on.

M. Mason 1st

2/22/2019 01:33:27 pm

I agree with your statement. There are very few people who choose to stay true to who they are and not change for anyone.

T.Harris

2/22/2019 04:12:44 pm

Kids just want to look like the next celebrity trying to live up to what they got going. NO ONE wants to be their own person anymore.

I Jones 6th period

2/22/2019 04:34:44 pm

Everyone looks the same because we all see the same people on social media and we want to be like them .

Jordan b

2/22/2019 08:55:38 pm

Yes and that is sad all together. So that many proper want to look a mirror image off another

T.Falls 6th

2/22/2019 09:52:33 pm

I agree We live in the world of trends causing us to all look and act alike. Which has token away are self identity drastically because we are scared to be anything different then what society approves of.

N. Medina 6th

2/21/2019 01:04:42 pm

I think people now are trying to pursue careers that they actually like. Many believe that making music or being a YouTuber main not be a career but it is something that they like and is working for them and they are making money for it. We live in a society that has build confidence and are willing to strive to do things others wouldn’t normally go for. We are diverse. Everyone has opinions and at this point it’s just survival of the fittest. May is coming soon and some may not be ready but that’s the thing about school. It’s here to help us in some ways and those who work hard for it and seek the help needed are those who are going to be successful.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

2/21/2019 01:08:58 pm

Our every move is being judged by someone who knows nothing about us. Maybe the thing we want to do with our life isn’t a common job but why would you want a boring job. In today’s society things are more easily accepted and people are open to change.

T. Jones 2nd

2/21/2019 07:59:30 pm

People always try find a problem with what other people do. If i enjoy the same thing somebody else is doing so what. If you happy & making money then keep doing it ! Add your own lil sauce to it & make it yours.

T.Tate 8th

2/22/2019 05:45:06 pm

I agree, it’s either you’re ready or not, time doesn’t wait on no one. Also everyone does want to succeed in what they like and it’s either for them or not and I’m pretty sure they will figure that out on their own.

AGreen 3

2/21/2019 01:05:50 pm

Well I can only speak for myself with the problems that were spoken of. For example, society has made it known that black women on the more 4C side has unmanageable and nappy “nigga hair” unlike the more fair skinned women with looser curls. Seeing that can make many black women feel their hair is incompetent and not wanna deal with it when it’s much easier to just slap on a wig and go about your day. Also with the issue of Cardi b it’s very one sided when talking about her. They call her a hoe or freak for gyrating or dancing provocatively in small clothes, but that’s what’s being paid for you can’t wanna spend your time and money on the product but shame it at the same time. And calling her a hoe for popping her p*ssy but praising men for “clapping cheeks” is a double standard that’s been being used for far too long.

M Taylor 1st period

2/21/2019 01:51:43 pm

Society will forever and always have different views on whether if this sex can do this.. or is the other sex can’t do this it’s stupid to me and yes for SO LONG it will be stupid and ignorant and all of that other stuff because like.. why -__-

D.Gadson 6th

2/21/2019 03:16:03 pm

I agree on the slapping on the wig part because plenty of us black girls be quick to wear weave. P.s other people can see your post ! LANGUAGE 🤦🏾‍♀️

J. Gonzalez 2nd

2/21/2019 07:17:07 pm

Man, y'all black girls don't need weave. So many of y'all females are pretty with y'all natural hair. If I had a dime for every time I told a girl that, I'd be rich! Honestly, I tell black females that all the time.

M. Cain 2nd

2/22/2019 06:30:53 pm

I completely agree, everybody pushes the natural hair agenda until a girl has 4c and then it's "she doesn't take care of her hair" or "she has bad hair." So I will never blame a girl for choosing to do whatever she wants to do with her hair.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

2/21/2019 01:16:50 pm

It is true there are double standards when it comes to men and women. It’s okay for men to rap about killing people and doing drugs but as soon as a women wears hardly any clothes she’s labeled. This is also why people hide who they are or just follow the trends so that they can’t be singled out. We should all be proud of who we are and where we come from.

M Taylor 1st period

2/21/2019 02:02:17 pm

as long as people have a low self esteem.. and people have a open place to have there opinions heard.. and people have incorrect usage of certain words.. and people know the certain parts of our history and heritage n how it was handled.. or not even just the history but how the see the past...along with about a million other things.... people will hide who they truly are n who they truly want to be..

M. Hollywood 2nd

2/21/2019 11:09:40 pm

Exactly when people be themselves they are criticized for it and try to become someone else. If we would start appreciating people for who they are instead of degrading them it would happen a lot less often.

M Martinez 3rd

2/22/2019 09:48:16 am

Double standards been around for years which is sad to have them in 2019. It's always okay when a man does it but a woman can’t do it.

I. Chancellor 8th period

2/22/2019 10:37:52 pm

With all honesty, there are double standards when it comes to men and women. To be honest, both of those activities are bad and should be judged the same and not one over the other. It is really sad that people do not live their truth, because of society. In disagreement, there is going to be a time in someone’s life, when they recognize that what other people say about them, is none of their business. We as individuals have to decide, if we are going to follow our wants or society’s wants.

I Jones 6th Period

2/21/2019 01:19:18 pm

May is approaching fast and the closer it gets the more nervous i get. Not because i don’t thing i’m ready , but because i don’t know what the world ahead has in store for me . I can’t wait to get to college but at the same time i can. I know that i have parents that will always be there for me when i get into trouble but i want to be more independent and fix my own problems, does that make sense? I know that my mom won’t be here forever so i want to start being independent now so that when she isn’t here i can handle it .

K.Brown 2nd

2/22/2019 10:48:11 am

Same . I don’t want to always depend on my parents for helping me out of my problems . I’m more concerned on how they’ll react to me trying to do my own thing instead of helping me out .Leaving high school will push me away from depending on my parents so much .

S. Sanders - 1st Period

2/22/2019 02:39:29 pm

Well we suppose to depend on our parents for so long but then they’re to help us learn to be independent which to me helps us start feeling we’re enough. The more we know, become confident in our own independence without being forced to learn before we’re truly taught then we can feel/ know our value that we’re enough and not a failure with a desire and chance to be what we want to be not derived on someone else plans for us although we make goals. We set our ownselves up to succeed or fail. We do t plan to fail we fail to plan which could interest with one’s self- value or worth to feel he/she is enough. So we must grow from our parents to be independent.

R.Leal

2/22/2019 07:48:43 pm

I can relate to this. I don't want my parents to be dissapointed in me after everything they have sacrificed. I will admit that I am a bit scared to face the real world and become a failure or to be someone I am not. Leaving highschool will push us into a journey that we must learn to navigate, sooner or later.

XNewman 5th period

2/21/2019 02:12:25 pm

Society today is just a repeat of society when the elders were our age. Except with this generation everyone is more bold because we have more freedom to do what we want. A prime example of this would be cardi b, because she is so blunt about what she does and doesn't really have a care for it and,you can tell by the way she raps and acts on tv.Even though we have a certain amount of freedom there are people who fall to peer pressure and feel as if they have no where else to turn to but the league, drugs or to rap. Although there are those people who break away from this cycle and become the next innovators because there purpose is to do something different and be great.

C. Swann 2nd

2/21/2019 06:03:24 pm

I disagree because times are totally different. With so much technology less people are overachievers and more people result to mediocrity. Because times have changed drastically the ideal characteristics have changed as well which is why Cardi is so comfortable with promoting such acts. In our elders youth being a slut was shamed and now it’s praised (hence the slutwalk).

J. Griffith 2nd

2/22/2019 08:36:08 am

I agree because with the advancement of technology, more people spend time looking at a screen than doing something productive.

A crow 5th period

2/22/2019 05:24:55 pm

I have to disagree with you society today is way different from how it was back then. We're nonchalant about the wrong things and disrespectful towards people who really care about us. If our parents did the same stuff we do now they would have got the skin beat off their bones.

M. Hollywood 2nd

2/21/2019 05:47:31 pm

We live in a society we’re being yourself is not enough anymore. People often try to alter who they are to satisfy others. It’s to common where people try to seek attention by doing something out of character. I think that’s why the Jussie case is so important because he made a whole false story for attention. It just goes to show how corrupt our generation is. We need to take the time to find ourself before we judge ourself based on others.

S. Pirzada 6th

2/21/2019 08:56:13 pm

That fact is it's not the best environment or maybe selective amount of people to even show yourself. People will always examine and judge you, regardless if you are no one special towards them. And some people don't have the business or mind to find otherwise.

K.Brown 2nd

2/22/2019 10:44:29 am

I do believe that our generation is missing some things .We just move differently.It’s kinda weird.The decisions I see being made always have me questioning their mentality.It’s great to be different but I feel like the reason for this generation being different can not be supported.

C. Swann 2nd

2/21/2019 05:57:01 pm

Honestly, acceptance is major in 90% of the people that I am around. They thrive for it. They enjoy drawing attention, especially by the people that have “earned their stripes” already. It has become a goal for everybody to be one in the same, which is one of the reasons that I don’t fit in. I feel like the successful people are the ones that fit in so well that they stand out. Me being so careless to what’s around me, I feel as though I am careless when it comes to success.

D. Hearne 8th

2/22/2019 05:00:21 pm

A lot of people say they “don’t fit in” when in reality they are just like everybody else. They’re the type of people that make fun of the people that actually don’t fit in.

J. Gonzalez 2nd

2/21/2019 07:01:07 pm

I agree with you on mostly everything you said, but me personal I know i'm ready because for one when ever I get knocked down, discriminated or told I'm never good enough, I don't go and cry or ball up in a corner. I take what they said as even more motivation to push myself and prove them wrong. And a lot of the kids at our school are wrapped up in being the most popular and they'll learn the hard way that not everyone cares how popular or good you dressed at school, but what your doing to get to where you want.

T. Jones 2nd

2/21/2019 07:54:18 pm

I feel that there is a lot to learn in this world & I don’t ever think you can say somebody is not ready, because what is being ready ? As long as a person can learn from their mistakes as well as others mistakes then they will be okay in this world. Yes I believe that the social media has the biggest impact on us but it can be used for both good and bad. Y’all talking about the natural hair stuff but how many black millionaire women wear their natural hair ? Not saying that you can’t or shouldn’t but we have to live based on the changes being made in the world. I feel like people only say people are being themselves when they dress WIERD & that’s definitely not true. I am myself ! Yes I may do things that other people do but i will always put my own swag on it. I will always be a female that is versatile. If I want to dress like a boy then I’m going to do that! If I want to dress girly then I’m going to do that! If I want weave then that’s what I’m going to do! But I can always pop out anywhere with my natural hair & no make up. Yes I feel like you should always try to dress or look your best & if your natural hair isn’t that then don’t force it . Period.

D. Hearne 8th

2/22/2019 04:57:41 pm

You are a special breed considering you just use the word swag unironically.

H Aleman 1st period

2/22/2019 07:46:46 pm

I have to disagree. There is such thing as being ready, and unfortunately, it takes more than learning from your mistakes to make it in this world..

Z Holmes Pd 3

3/3/2019 04:05:28 pm

so what else does it take? you're suppose to learn from your mistakes, and now you're saying that's not the case? You learn how to do " life " by making mistakes, nobody has never NOT made a mistake that bettered their future in the slighest.

S. Pirzada 6th

2/21/2019 08:18:44 pm

My mom never taught me about a "black girl" when I was younger, but up until now someone else had to. My dad always try to fill me in about for a South Asian heritage but I lack comprehension due to being Americanized. And to be honest, I claim the fewest black role model, but sometimes where I do actually need them for media or beauty. I'm not around with people relate to my dad's culture, can't fulfill a social experience except when I used visit his friend's home for customs. In fact, I watch films to seek for that relation or thing I never knew. I feel like I get discrimination for being both ethnicity over how certain people speak about my traits seems too "foriegn", assumptions of being [blank] race (it's hard for people figure me out), or ask questions I have no clue of. There's moments where I feel like I have to hide my identity from strangers. It's quite embarrassing when it doesn't have to be.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

2/21/2019 10:32:47 pm

Race, sex, color, etc do not factor in with me so black girl anything like rock shouldninspires, but it almost keep on racist potentially. Just as selling drugs and pants hanging makes one think of a drug user or abuser. I feel we set ourselves up for being enough or a failure. .

S. Sanders - 1st Period

2/21/2019 10:28:44 pm

I believe once I mature and figure out what I want to do, I absolutely can, and will be enough. It seems feeling or validating I am enough must be considered by me being independent, confident, eautiful to myself, with self esteem and able to present myself as I desire not someone else. I would need to assured in my emotions and empowered by my efforts to maintain accomplishing my goals, having a vision, and not claiming or covering someone else’s. In my spiritual belief, what’s for me is for me, but I have a lot of wants. My needs being met helps me identify with abilities to be satisfied knowing my worth to know that I am enough to myself. Some people appear to misplaced in life’s demands’, which can understand. Most young, early adults want to in a place so bad that they push to be or have something as someone else. People must learn to give versus receive all the time even should love instead of hate. People should be content with what they have not struggle or misusing his or her funds or blessings to gain selfish gain. People should be right to self and set goals to strive to put self in right perspective to succeed or to simply know he/she is or have enough.

M. Hollywood 2nd

2/21/2019 11:10:22 pm

We live in a society we’re being yourself is not enough anymore. People often try to alter who they are to satisfy others. It’s to common where people try to seek attention by doing something out of character. I think that’s why the Jussie case is so important because he made a whole false story for attention. It just goes to show how corrupt our generation is. Other view of us make us vulnerable to change who we are.

C. Hamilton 5th

2/22/2019 05:47:50 pm

I agree . People don’t accept themselves and other people for being thierself . If they are not of a certain standard, they are not accepted no matter how good their personality is . If they don’t look w certain way or have a certain style then they are looked down on .

L.Allen 2nd Period

2/22/2019 12:09:48 am

I do believe that there are some women who hide their natural hair under wigs, weave , and lace fronts not just because of a image but maybe because of a influential impact created by role models. That has now gravitated to becoming a culture of selling weave,nails,lashes,etc to becoming a quick money making option. Likewise, I do agree that some things Cardi B do is unnecessary and unwomen like but everybody has there own identity and life. I do not agree that people should ingrain others lifestyle tactics like making money a number one option or having material things just look or even say you made it.
I believe that life is not about finding yourself but creating yourself through goals,mistakes,failures,success, and achievements.

C.Hamilton 5th

2/22/2019 05:35:58 pm

I agree because allot of people do things not because of the image they go get, but because of the people that influences them. They see the attention that person gets from people they want that attention from and the money that person gets and they want that type of money . So the impersonate what they do and how they look to get what they got because of the standards people put in society.

J. Griffith 2nd

2/22/2019 08:33:57 am

Many students who are getting ready to graduate have a plan to pursue bigger and better things. Most might include making music or producing games. Some may have given it some thought on what they want to do for the rest of their life, and some don't care enough to plan ahead. Society today has ample opportunities that graduating students can take part in. Its up to them on what they want to do with their lives.

K.Brown 2nd

2/22/2019 09:05:49 am

Truthfully , I feel like I won’t be ready . I feel like I’m still a little bit naive at times . Although, I do stay to myself a lot I know there will be times where I’ll end up in tough situations with other people . Life after high school will be a load of lessons .However,those lessons will be used to shape me into the adult I intend to be.

I. Chancellor 8th period

2/22/2019 10:52:43 pm

With all honesty, most high school students feel that they are not ready for the real world. I feel the same way, because of the things I do sometimes. To be honest, that sucks because no one wants to be in tough situations with other people. In agreement, there will be a lot of lessons we will learn, while becoming and living as adults. However, our mistakes and failures, will produce the adult we want to see and in some cases, not what we want to see.

Daisy g

2/22/2019 09:30:19 am

Our generation isnt like it use to be , people try to be who they not . Females want to look alike . most of the males all want to rap. Everyone wants to wear designer .NOBODY wants to they self . EVERYONE wants to fit in .

A crow 5th period

2/22/2019 05:15:28 pm

I agree with you it's alot of people pretending to be something they're not. Just because they crave attention.

M Martinez 3rd

2/22/2019 09:44:47 am

The world in modern day only consists of hate all around. People want to be like eachother, instead of being themselves. We don't believe in being unique in our way but rather to blend in a group. We have to fit in a certain way for today's society to be accepted in a way. If you don't wear designer clothes or have a lot of money you're not worthy in life.

D. Hearne 8th

2/22/2019 09:48:37 am

I know that I am not ready, and I have no issue admitting it. I think that there is nothing wrong with not being ready. Winging it is kind my expertise, so if I am just thrown into the fire, I just might surprise myself and my family. When I sit down and mull over things, I tend over complicate everything. As as far as minorities rejecting who they are and where they come from, I think that it isn't as big of an issue as it use to be. It seems like more of the majority are trying to fit into minority cultures rather than the other way around.

T.Tate 8th

2/22/2019 06:00:23 pm

I don’t see the problem in not being ready, so I’m glad you don’t have a problem with admitting it. Why be afraid to say it and it’s a whole knew journey you’re about to step in.

H Aleman 1st

2/22/2019 07:52:40 pm

I am the exact same way. I feel like if I think too hard about the future, I'll have no chance at success. I usually just wing things like this, and hope for the best. I think I'll be okay.

J. Maple 8th

2/22/2019 08:19:56 pm

I agree that minorities are starting to embrace their cultures again, as individuals. And I would really appreciate your advice on how to wing it when you get to that point.

K. Moore 5th

2/22/2019 11:26:29 pm

This is completely understandable a lot of people react better under pressure.

M.Chavez 2nd pd

2/22/2019 10:35:47 am

The future is never promised. Wanting to do everything that you can to fit in, and mix with the crowd, only to ensure a place in life, not YOUR place in life. The youth is highly impressionable, they can and will follow people who are higher above them. Whether age, status, education or amount of money, there will always be people who will follow for shallow reasons. There will always be followers and leaders, it is up to you to decide if you want to work for someone, or have them work for you. Cultures collide, and clash, and everyone should be proud of who they are, and where they come from.

N.Brown8th

2/22/2019 05:22:59 pm

I agree hard work pays off so if your willing to put in the work then you can achieve anything. You don’t have to work for someone to be considered as successful be your own boss and be successful. Don’t be a follower be a leader make people want to be you . Inspire motivate and lead others down the right path .

R.Leal

2/22/2019 07:44:05 pm

I agree with you, mixing in with the crowd should not be anyone's place in life. On the contrary, everyone has a different path and potential waiting to be unlocked.

L.Richardson

2/22/2019 12:20:46 pm

Hard work beats talent, as the saying goes. Your situation does not define who you are as a person or your work ethic. The way you go about any situation life throws at you describes your character. Working hard and giving your all to the task set out at hand is what makes you successful. Of course no one has the same life, thats what makes us all unique; but it's a mindset. A 'can't stop won't stop' attitude is what this country is built off of. Startung from nothing, we came to the states in search of a better life and to show we can succeed on our own. As our ancestors we have to display this same relentlessness.

N.Brown8th

2/22/2019 05:15:29 pm

I agree whatever situation you get into it shouldn’t define the person you are. People are so hell bent on the issue rather than what they did to get to this point or what actually happened. A person that wasn’t there can say anything and everything and still won’t understand the missing pieces . Being in a horrible situation shouldn’t be defined as you bring that person. Never judge a person through the storm they are going through.

L.Richardson 5th per.

2/22/2019 12:34:08 pm

As children we're primed to think that what we see in movies,magazines, and on tv is the 'it' factor of life. That looking a certain way will help you get further in life or feel any better. This has caused the success rate for over 65% of the teens today to plumit. Everybody wants to be what they see, when what they see isn't a reality. Growing up trying to fit in and please evryone else causes many to loose sight of themselves. Not really knowing who they are as a person or what there purpose in life is. As graduation time is fastly approaching, I know for a fact that most of my peers are running around like a chicken with his head off. Just simply trying to graduate and go to a University to say they are, with no plan set out at all. Not having a plan because they don't have an identity. Once we figure out that we 'are enough', then will we truly know our being.

Z. James 8th

2/22/2019 07:48:34 pm

Lets create our own factors of life and break the status quote. Only you have control over the way you want to live your life. Life begins and ends with you, don't take it for granted.

C. Hamilton 2nd

2/22/2019 05:07:15 pm

Society and the world today has put standards on people today that says they have to look and dress a certain way to be accepted. So young people in this society now thinks they have to get all those things to be accepted by the group of people they want to be apart . Also, they look at the people that they look up too , like Cardi B, and see that they act and look this way so they feel they should do the same .

N.Brown8th

2/22/2019 05:10:25 pm

Am I enough a question I ask myself ever so often. That question alone makes me over think and feel insecure about myself. Am I enough is a question that forces you to control over your mind and thoughts. Society makes it hard for people to feel free to be themselves because they feel as if they have to empress someone. They feel since someone set a certain trend and others are following they should also follow. Society makes you question yourself and your decisions in life it makes your mind start doing tricks .

I. Florence 8th

2/22/2019 10:00:15 pm

I know I am enough. But sometimes I do not feel like I am when my classwork piles on.

K. Brown 8th hour

2/22/2019 11:56:00 pm

I get that feeling as well. I feel like when my work turns from a pile into a mountain that i am being too slow, too weak, or that I am not doing enough. I feel this invisible anvil on the back of my neck and it's nothing but stress.

R.Hannon 6th

2/22/2019 11:58:55 pm

Society is just lie a mind game that makes you second guess about yourself. This is the part of life were we find out who we really are and become self aware of being around what you may not be used to.

A crow 5th period

2/22/2019 05:13:42 pm

I believe that no matter what we are a product of our environment, whatever we saw as a child somehow molded us in some way or form. People witnessed others around them try to be accepted by others so now they're growing up to do the same thing. This generation is brainwashed, people who are different are teased for being "weird". While those who try to fit in are the ones everyone praises.

F. Aleman 8th

2/22/2019 08:51:45 pm

I agree that our generation is brainwashed, As a society we think that everyone should act and look the same and when they don't we think its wrong.

R. Garcia 8th

2/22/2019 11:39:52 pm

I agree this is an issue found in our generation, however i don't think its unique to us. It is an issue that's been present in older generations, and perhaps is something innate to humans. After all we are a species that thrives from learning, which is to say if we see a person that thrives from doing something, why not try to replicate it ourselves to thrive as well?

K. Brown 8th hour

2/22/2019 11:58:24 pm

Exactly, not only that but the fact that it is natural instinct for humans to want approval and fit in. We want to form cliques or find cliques were we will feel like we belong. It's not horrible nature, but it is when it becomes completely draining.

Devon Miller 5th

2/22/2019 05:37:49 pm

This generation of kids is really funny to me. There so called role models are most of the time just people who be doing stupid things to get famous. For example there is this guy name boonk gang. All he did to get known was just to act dumb and steal stuff. All the kids on the internet was just hyping him up for no reason. I dont see what they find funny about him.

T.Harris 6th

2/22/2019 05:48:22 pm

My mother use to tell me “be your own person because everybody wants to look alike” . No one knows how to be their self anymore so everybody just look like a character from The Lago Movie . You should want to do your own thing just because u see others do it or a celebrity say it doesn’t mean it will work for you. Independence starts with you but if u following the new trend u just another bird in the sky . In order for you to succeed you have to start your own trend for yourself to better define yourself as a individual.

Z. James 8th

2/22/2019 07:46:46 pm

Be yourself not a follower. Individuality begins with yourself.

F. Aleman 8th

2/22/2019 08:48:43 pm

No one wants to be themselves anymore because they don't want to be left out. Everyone wants to fit in because they think that fitting in can make them feel happy.

T.Tate 8th

2/22/2019 05:57:19 pm

I’m pretty sure it’s alot of us that may not be ready and some may think they are but their not. I hear my peers say it all the time, “I’m scared,I’m not ready to be on my own”, and it’s nothing wrong with it. We have been carried almost all of our life,and that’s something we are use of .But, when the time comes I believe we will be able to take the step and walk on our own . I just feel like we have to experience and learn from our mistakes ,and keep moving. I believe everyone as in our relatives and teachers ,have felt the same way when it was time to let go of the hand,because no one just wakes up ready.It’s a new journey so of course we are going to be scared , we just have to get ready for everything that comes our way and know that we will succeed.

R.Hannon

2/22/2019 11:56:33 pm

Exactly, we as in us young adults haven't had a chance to experience the new and unknown. We have been in a comfortable bubble under our parents roof being babied,pampered and showered with gifts and other items. It's kind of okay to be scared but we are about to graduate. scared can no longer ride with you. It's time for the real adulthood and time for growth of knowing what we want.

M. Cain 2nd

2/22/2019 06:27:59 pm

I am very upset about the Jussie Smollett situation because he used something as serious as a hate crime for publicity. To be black and gay is already a battle in itself in todays society, so for him to pull a hoax like this is terrible. It leaves a mark on the different communities and now in the case of a real hate crime people may not believe the victims anymore. When it comes to Cardi B, I think most people that bash her are just uncomfortable with seeing a women not try to hid that she was a stripper etc. Society has always shamed the women for stripping but never the man for going and paying to see. Also I will never understand why so many people are pressed about what black girls decide to do with their hair, it's a weird obsession honestly.

R.Leal

2/22/2019 07:41:35 pm

I believe that black and hispanic boys and girls should not be afraid of their heritage or different physical attributes. Black girls have had a westernized image of what beauty looks like pressed upon them for years. They should not have to be afraid of their natural healthy hair or their dark skin. Hispanics have become embarrassed to speak Spanish and their other native tongues because of society making fun of them. Our generation has become an accepting one but it also needs to become one that is not embarrassed of their heritage. Our people have suffered and conformed to Western beauty standards for too long, we need to be the change and take back our pride.

H Aleman 1st period

2/22/2019 07:45:11 pm

Honestly, I am afraid for my future. I don't think I am mentally or physically prepared. I have watched most of my family fail academically and financially. Because of this, I never really had the support that I needed to be prepared for school. I am scared that I will step out into the world without an idea about what to do or where to start. Deep down inside, I don't really know what I want to do with my life. I'm hoping that I figure it out as I go. I know I'm not the only one that's afraid. I don't really know what to do to prepare myself for the future, either. I guess I'm just kind of lost, but it's okay. I always figure things out.

J. Maple 8th

2/22/2019 08:17:22 pm

I completely relate. I’m terrified. But we will definitely both figure it out and we’ll both make it work.

D. Tonche 8th pd

2/22/2019 08:33:36 pm

I empathize with you because I haven't decided what career I want to go into. However, I can see that you truly care about your future from your hard-work, I know without a doubt that you will do great.

S.Johnson 8th

2/22/2019 09:11:43 pm

I feel your pain mentally and physically but my situation is the complete opposite. My family is full of successors, educators, professional baseball players, etc. It scares me that I may be the one to fall in the family and I do not want them to look at me like the left one. Hopefully I get myself together before I go off to college.

C. San Roman 2nd

2/22/2019 10:46:31 pm

If no one is going to look out for you, then you have to look out for your self. My mom does not help me with academic stuff, not because she does not want to, but because there is a language barrier, and as a result, I was forced too look out for my self.

K.Gomez 6th

3/1/2019 10:27:08 pm

At this point saying that it's a simple fear is an understatement. But same in the end I always figure things out.

Z. James 8th

2/22/2019 07:45:55 pm

I'm honestly concerned about myself as well for the future. At times I do get lazy when it comes to schoolwork or even my future. Knowing this makes me feel insecure about myself and thinking if I'm even capable of doing anything great. I'm scared of what the future may hold for me.I hope that in the future I easily take up opportunities that benefit me and those around me.

D. Tonche 8th pd

2/22/2019 08:30:35 pm

I can understand where you are coming from, I feel like this sometimes. What I do to get me out of this is remind myself why I am doing this in the first place, and that my actions have consequences.

S.Johnson 8th

2/22/2019 09:08:45 pm

I feel the exact same all the time. I sometimes find myself stuck in a situation and don't know how to move forward. I hope my opportunities in the future bless me.

Aaliyah Crow

2/22/2019 09:51:33 pm

I feel where you are coming from. Often times i find myself in situations where i feel like just giving up and saying f*ck it and drop out. Then i have to remember that nothing will be handed to me in this thing called life and you only have two options either your going to eat or sit watch others eat.

D.Gadson 6th

2/22/2019 07:59:52 pm

This generation is twisted and bent. Girls wear weave because that’s what’s the style now , but back in the days it was all natural and beauty. I have no clue why most males want to rap and sell dope when there’s alot of good paying careers fit for men. No one know who they are it will change every two years. The next person is always worried about the next upcoming for competition. As we grow up we will notice to be ourself and get out the mix. As of now no one is “Real”.

T. Young 2nd period

2/22/2019 08:34:58 pm

I agree with you people are wanting to be fake and not “real” just to fit in with the trends.

J. Maple 8th

2/22/2019 08:16:14 pm

I’m terrified of the future. How am I going to take care of myself? Who is going to be there to help me when I need it? The lack of control and comfort that comes with not knowing what’s going to happen is the scariest part. I hope that I will be enough.

T. Young 2nd period

2/22/2019 08:33:40 pm

I agree with you, I lack confidence on being by myself and not knowing with the future will hold.

I. Florence 8th

2/22/2019 09:56:57 pm

I am too. I have no clue how I am going to handle college and my new independence.

Lloyd Trimble

2/22/2019 08:20:27 pm

Our generation nowadays aren’t looking up to the right people and we tend to try and follow in their footsteps. We see what is “cool” and tend to just go along with the trend and that’s affecting us. People are scared to be unique and be themselves because of the opinions of the people around them.

J Chandler 6th

2/22/2019 11:11:49 pm

If the people in our ge generation had more self confidence, then they wouldn’t care about how people see or label them. They need to understand that You is the best thing you can be.

Estevan Salas 6th

2/22/2019 11:18:02 pm

Is it because of the OPINON of people or the snowflake society we live in today? You cant do anything that puts you in a category without someone saying that they are offended in some way. Some see gay people are are mad because they are gay. Some see natural curls and get mad because THEY dont like how it looks. Some see red MAGA hats that is just a phrase but let it shake then to their very core. Opinions do play a role, yes. But everyone being offended by every little step we take also does as well.

F. Aleman 8th

2/22/2019 08:23:14 pm

Integrity is how somebody lives their life. We dictate how we run our own lives. People can always have their pride, their integrity. It is something that means a lot to some people and then nothing to others. Regardless if Cardi B decides to pop her p**** in church or if Jesse Smollett creates a fake crime, these are their decisions.

D. Tonche 8th pd

2/22/2019 08:26:49 pm

I know multitude of students that have Mexican of heritage and do not know how to speak Spanish. It is not because they are not incapable of learning a language, it's because their parents decided that their children should not learn their native language. Whether it's a result of cultural erasure or cultural assimilation. The parents are shamed into teaching their children their culture. However, it can also be the other way around in which the children are ashamed of their own heritage. I cannot understand how someone can feel guilty about their own identity. An individuals past should be remembered and proud of.

C. San Roman 2nd

2/22/2019 10:44:08 pm

The most tragic thing an individual can do, is to forget their roots.

R. Garcia 8th

2/22/2019 11:49:46 pm

I completely agree, i feel we should be proud of our culture. I also know many people who are ashamed of their Mexican culture as they believe its unsophisticated and associate it with poverty.

T. Young 2nd period

2/22/2019 08:32:15 pm

Our generation now a days look up to murderers, basketball players, sexually active rappers and more, thinking that it is the only way out especially for African Americans. We’ve become so conditioned to what society has told us are the only ways to get to college or have a good career. The thing people fear most is being themselves and actually working hard for something. Being unique and embracing your individuality is defined as being weird and an outcast. However, the only reason society and people push those people away is because they’re lying to themselves and everyone around them. It’s a continuous cycle of lies, fear, and desperation.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

2/22/2019 11:02:02 pm

I definitely agree with your statement. Many African Americans believe that the music they listen to is how life is supposed to go. It is almost as if they are blinded by the fantasies the music they listen to portrays.

Jordan

2/22/2019 08:47:56 pm

I'm not so ready yet for the "real world", because there is so much I haven't prepared myself for and haven't learned yet but overall I have a grasp of what I wanna do and how I should at it out.

S.Johnson 8th

2/22/2019 09:07:05 pm

First and foremost I know for a fact that i'm scared of the future and failing in life. I always have those thoughts of what if I am broke, what if I have to stay with my mom for a long time, what if I can not support myself? So far I do not think I have prepared myself for whats next to come and thats what scares me the most. Secondly, now a days its been normalized to look up to people such as strippers and rappers, etc. Those who do only see the money and instantly think "oh yea i'm going to be like them." They do not even look at the obstacles they've had to go through. I also think other people just like me are fearful to even fall because they do not know if they can get up. I believe this is why they idolize all these people at the top.

Z Holmes Pd 3

3/3/2019 04:07:30 pm

There's nothing to be afraid regaurding the future. Why worry about things you have no control over. Every movement we have contributes to out future.

Aaliyah c

2/22/2019 09:42:29 pm

Everyone in today's society is brainwashed with an image of how we're supposed to be. For example every black girl has to be thick with a small waist and long weave to even be considered cute. People are trying so hard to fit in the shoe that society gives and its causing them to forget how to be their self.

J Chandler 6th

2/22/2019 11:08:51 pm

Exactly. We need to realize that looks change over time. You not gonna be “bad” forever.

J. Perez 6th

2/22/2019 11:34:38 pm

We're all brainwashed one way or another. We all want the latest of whatever, yet chose "careers" that aren't solid enough to get those things. We compare ourselves to others and try to imitate them. We're just a generation that prefers to be shaped by society than to shape society.

I. Florence 8th

2/22/2019 09:54:25 pm

My generation lacks individuality. We act the same and look the same. We see what is popular and can bring the most attention, and then we imitate that behavior. I don't know why or how we have gotten to this, but I do think we will do better as we become older. I know we will.

Estevan Salas 6th

2/22/2019 11:14:40 pm

Saying your generation lacks individuality is one of those “small mindset” type phrases. All because the people that are around you dont express themselves does not mean other people arent being who they are. You go in the hallways and see kids with cat ears, pride shirts, natural hair, and so much more but are blinded by your perspective.

T.Falls 6th

2/22/2019 10:21:03 pm

I can’t speak for anyone else but when when i say this I’m not ready for the real world. All my life I been in my comfort zone and all of sudden I have to go and do something i never done before it’s kinda scary. One plus side to this is that I’m not the type to keep up with the Jones i do what i want when I want. Knowing who I am and what interest me and what doesn’t interest me has shown me that that is a key step In knowing who You are. I cant go into the real world searching for who I am as a person because I have larger things to worry about. Lastly,this is a little off topic but are generation feels as if they need approval to do new things which is one of the things that are setting us back as a whole.

C. San Roman

2/22/2019 10:42:03 pm

I know that exact same feeling, it scares me but i cannot let my fears dictate my life.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

2/22/2019 10:58:49 pm

I agree that new experiences can be scary, but you can decide how that experience will go. If you stay confident and do what you’re supposed to do, I believe you’llbe okay.

K.Gomez 6th

3/1/2019 10:24:41 pm

Same. Thinking about adulthood and all the things that you have to do and failing at completing them scares me to no end.

C. San Roman 2nd

2/22/2019 10:40:55 pm

As graduation comes closer with each passing day, I get a little more anxious. I feel like i have not changed at all, I feel as if i'm still a little freshman coming to his first day of high school, wondering what will I experience. Lately, I have started to go outside more, and that has helped tremendously, It has given me time to think what i want to do after high school, and how i'm going to achieve those goals. Planning out my future has given me relief, but there is still that small amount of doubt/anxiety telling me, will you even make it? Whenever I get these kinds of thoughts, I always remind my self, people have passed through these uncertain times in their lives and made it through, who says i cant do the same. I guess I just need more confident in my self

C.Williams 6th

2/22/2019 11:29:04 pm

Highschool has flew by and it is almost over for me. Stepping into the real world is like being a freshman all over again.

J. Perez 6th

2/22/2019 11:29:39 pm

I felt the same way. I didn't feel ready but the more I thought about it and planned it out the better I felt. Graduation is coming up and im not as worried as I used to be. Im ready to take care of business and start on what I love. What i was most worried about what time but I've made peace with it.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

2/22/2019 10:55:48 pm

I also am very eager to see how my life turns out. I know that I will be prepared for whatever life throws at me. The reason I really feel like I’ll be ready for life is because I know how to persevere. I know that even if something goes wrong with my life, I’ll make the best out of it or strive to do better. Another thing I really want in my future is a family. I will exemplify for my children what a successful man is. I will also teach them to never stray from their heritage and teach them the importance of it.

J chandler 6th

2/22/2019 11:06:34 pm

In the society we live in today, looks mean everything to almost everyone. I am so ready to see how that works out for us in the future. When “it” looks change as the generations do. I do know being in the real world is going to be a serious change, but I kinda think I’m prepared. Am I ready for it? Not really, but I believe my parents, teacher, peers and influences have taught me what I need to know about the world. Know it’s about to be my time to apply what I’ve learned. Honestly, I’m scared. Not having my mom there to make sure things go as right as possible and making sure I’m doing what I’m suppose to be. My mom is my best friend and she not gonna be there to hold my hand anymore. It sucks,but I’m ready....Hopefully.

C.Williams 6th

2/22/2019 11:27:35 pm

I agree, I’m so excited to see what the world has to offer me. I know I’m going to run into problems but I know my success will outweigh anything negative.

Estevan Salas 6th

2/22/2019 11:11:57 pm

Nowadays having unorthadox jobs for who you are is more common than ever. You have female engineers, poverty come up youtubers, black people in the government and women in positions of power. I think the world around me is stagnant while everyone else is continously kinetic. We see more and more people create different jobs, reach for places that havent been touched and become themselves inside and out. I know for a fact my generation will reach places that are never before seen but what matters is who will be a part of it. So far we all have made such little progress in our lives and people have to understand the amount of growth that is possible is infinite when you work for it.

I. Chancellor 8th period

2/22/2019 11:12:01 pm

It is really sad that people do not live their truth, due to the fear of facing judgement. When we become mature, we should realize that people’s thoughts or opinions doesn’t matter, except the ones that are beneficial to us. With all honesty, our generation is making people role models, who shouldn’t be role models, due to how the person lives their life. People have influence on our lives and whoever you chose to follow, we will see that, because of how you live your life. To be honest, we as individuals have to recognize that we are enough and we do not need the opinions of others to make us feel enough.

W Sapari

2/22/2019 11:50:22 pm

I agree with this, because people really don’t live their truth’s

D Jones 3rd

3/1/2019 03:07:03 pm

I agree people are so worried about what the next person would think or what they would say. What the next person has to say doesn’t stop what you have going on. Only thing that’s matters is what you think of you

K. Moore 5th

2/22/2019 11:19:59 pm

Being yourself is a big thing in this generation. I personally feel that people are influenced in different ways because even if you listen to it doesn’t mean your going to go out and do it. We all know right from wrong and we shouldn’t be easily influenced at this age. Learning to embrace yourself and what your are is a key thing to facing the world head on. Cause once you do there is no stopping you.

W Sapari

2/22/2019 11:51:12 pm

I agree with this comment, because being yourself plays a major role in becoming the better version of you.

D jones 3rd

3/1/2019 03:09:28 pm

I disagree i think that this generation is big on being the next person. It’s rare that people ride their own wave. They would get called weird along with other things if they don’t do what everyone else is doing.

J earl

3/3/2019 07:29:24 pm

I follow with you because this generation is not ready but also you can still learn once you learn there’s no coming back yeah we made a few mistakes but sometimes we do listen

R. Garcia 8th

2/22/2019 11:25:26 pm

I think that a lot of the insecurities and anxieties felt by this new generation and others before it are fueled by the ideas and fears fed to us by older generations, as well as our innate instinct to survive. We are told its okay to be different, and while the statement may be true, the truth is that differences are often met with ridicule, criticism, and blatant bullying. These reactions of course have the potential of destroying our self esteems, and because we have a need to be accepted(as it ensures our survival), we end up conforming to something we’re not. Yet in the case where a person may be a foreigner or any minority, for that matter, assimilation may be taken to be the easiest path to success since everything, after all, is catered to the majority. This does not mean its a positive thing, I think doing so leads to a massive loss of individuality and identity, but sometimes we must do what we can to survive.

C.Williams 6th

2/22/2019 11:25:31 pm

We live in a monkey see, monkey do world. There is no originality, everyone listens to the same music, everyone dresses alike, and everyone looks alike. Social media has poisoned the minds of our generation to believe it is okay to do certain things, wear certain things, and say certain things, in which are not okay. People are greatly influenced by their peers. I believe people are scared to truly be themselves because of the fear of what other people will have to say. No one wants to be judged or criticized for being their true self.

K. Banks 6th

2/22/2019 11:58:11 pm

Social media has affected this generation completely and led some to a lifestyle that they shouldn’t want to live.

C.Jones 6th

3/4/2019 12:59:23 pm

Foreal though people dont have a mind for themself. some brainwashed robots

J.Perez 6th

2/22/2019 11:25:33 pm

What we're exposed to is what we shape ourselves after. We lack exposure or rather we prefer to look at the more entertaining side of the world than deal with real world problems. Its easier to watch a music video than it is to sit through a lecture. Thats why we shape ourselves after certain celebrities, we're under their influence. Especially as minorities, they make shows, music and other forms of entertainment geared towards us in order to influence us and keep us under control.

K. Banks 6th

2/22/2019 11:56:28 pm

Predisposure does influence your outcome because it’s more of what you know or what you’re accustomed to.

Marqueshia Richardson

2/22/2019 11:39:41 pm

I know I am enough my Father tells me every day because his loves shows me I am enough because of who he is I just know that the knowledge I have learned shall stick with me and I'm prepared.

C.Jones 6th

3/4/2019 12:57:30 pm

Its good that he tells you that but if you go to a bank and tell them your dad loves you it wont do anything. What does he teach you?

R.Hannon 6th

2/22/2019 11:48:59 pm

I believe that we all have fell into a trap. Everyone keep stressing the obvious but won't reveal the real behind what else is their to explore in the world. People have only exposed or brought up to what they know best. I feel as if people hender or hide the real reality of it all. Also, with falling in a trap , becoming famous and getting money is the biggest drug addiction right now. Rappers , artist , actors and actresses are all under the spell of becoming "better" or being "competition" to who they feel is beneath them. Next, with the Cardi B situation. She doesn't even care because she's young and still growing and I do believe she is a bad influence , kids are tuning in and memorizing every word of the song more than their alphabets and numbers, which is a sad case. The society and generation today is all drained into what supposed to be role models present.

W Sapari 5th

2/22/2019 11:49:42 pm

I think people are trying to actually pursue careers that they enjoy doing. Like I want to be a firefighter due to all the experiences you go through, saving lives, & helping people as a team is the same energy I get from playing football. There are also fears of failure & doubt. Sometimes I look at the neighborhood I stay in, or the family members that didn’t make it big in life, & tend to ask myself “Is that what my life will be like”? You just have to remain positive & chase your dreams though.

K. Banks 6th

2/22/2019 11:54:06 pm

I know I’m not ready to venture off into the real world because I tend to put things aside for unknown reasons. This not only informs me that I have a lot to learn, but I also need to take things seriously. Whereas society trying to fit into trends, that has always occurred but it’s more noticeable because we have social media. Social media influences people to act in ways considered more approachable. Although you never know, people can start to grow into themselves and accomplish more things than ever.

D jones 3rd

3/1/2019 03:02:15 pm

Society has brain washed people. They believe that fake is real. For example women for told that they are not beautiful because they don’t have a fake butt and fake chest which isn’t true at all. The trend is fake so therefore everyone thinks fake should be seen every where.

Ant Breedlove

3/4/2019 09:35:16 am

I agree.Society has changed us and shaped our minds to think other than what we believe or know.

K. Gomez 6th

3/1/2019 10:20:18 pm

Is anybody really ready for life? Life is always going to throw random things at you so are you really ready for that? For me, realizing that I'm not ready for the next stage in life hit me like a truck. I know im not 100% ready for it but ill try my best. I'm not sure if im really enough nut ill definitely try my best to make it somewhere in life.

Z HolmesPd3

3/3/2019 01:46:58 pm

People change all the time. It's life, people adapt to trends. some people change for the better . it all really depends on how you intrepret your change and what's the goal of the change.

Ant Breedlove

3/4/2019 09:34:56 am

I agree....Society has changed us and shaped our minds to think other than what we believe or know.

Z. Crawford

3/3/2019 06:10:47 pm

I'm not even gone lie, I'm scared as crap to be a adult. I done cried about it to my momma and everything. I don't know I just feel like I'm not ready to be paying bills and etc. Don't get me wrong though, I do have a plan. Long as I stay focused on my goals and ambitions I will be great. Now as far as Cardi B I fully understand where you're coming from about the whole self-respect thing. I like her though not because of all the negativity you named, but because she's not afraid to be her self! Even after she blew up she still remained the same.

J earl 1st prd

3/3/2019 07:27:39 pm

To be honest I really don’t believe that I am ready for life I don’t know where it is to pay bills I barely know how to find a job. I believe there’s some kids are ready for Life but not all. I understand what you are saying based on our attitudes towards learning how to do things ourselves but is not working in this generation.

Ant Breedlove

3/4/2019 09:33:05 am

C. Jones 6th

3/4/2019 12:54:54 pm

Its just easy for us. In school were taught stuff we most likely wont use in the real world and we dont want to work at McDonalds so why not try to take easy money on the side. We cant all be doctors and lawyers either.

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