Being A Teen; The Reality of

Being a teen, one of, if not the most important "jobs" we have is going to school and getting good grades. It's the worldly focus of nearly everyday of our young lives. But for some of us, it's not as easy as it sounds.

We wake up at 7-ish to get ready for school. If you're like me, you are convinced that the alarm clock finds pleasure in interrupting your peaceful dreaming time. And don't even think about pushing the snooze button; next time you wake up, you'll already be late for being tardy. The fortunate teens drive on their own to get to school; others have to get a ride from their parents, or use the bus. Don't forget about breakfast btw. From 8-ish to 3-ish, we read books, write essays, be lectured, and even get bullied around a bit. We are constantly running a high-speed race in competition with that ridiculous bell that only allows us 4 or 5 minutes to dig through our lockers, greet the passers, get a sip of water, use the "loo", and make it in the door of the next class. The bogus cafeteria food does not boost our moods in any way, when we are supposed to be relaxing... After school, some of us are in sports, clubs, or even have a job. When we finally end up back at home at 6-ish, there's that H-word that cannot be avoided: HOMEWORK.  AARRRGGG
 
Homework is the most important thing that we as teens are responsible for. If we don't get our homework done, and done correctly, we suffer. Bad homework means bad grades. Bad grades means bad or no college. Bad or no college means probably means no job, or no good job, which means no money. Wait, did she just say no money??? You can imagine what happens next, I'm sure.

What happens to us as adults depends on how we handle the homework clause. (Located in the fine print on the contract you made when coming into this world) TALK ABOUT PRESSURE... But it must be done, for our own welfare. Some teens think that slacking, or blowing off our homework, is a threat to our teachers and parents. Really though, it's us who will do the most suffering. I mean really, why do you think society puts so much emphasis on education? It's because without it, Success in life is nearly impossible to attain.

The most basic piece of advice to getting good grades is this: PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS! In case you haven't noticed, the homework usually corresponds to what was said in class that day. Same goes for tests.

Ponder this: Do you sleep in class? Pass notes? Text? Draw? Goof off? Are you the class clown?

If yes, then consider changing your behavior. What is it that keeps you from keeping focus in school?

Just for a little while, behave how ur supposed to for a bit. Then see if you notice a change in your grades. I'm willing to bet that things will be a lot different.

This is Alexis, telling you to breathe deeply (now), shut your eyes for a sec, say a little prayer (Dear Lord... In Jesus' name, Amen), and then try enduring it for one more day. You can do it!

From all of us at "Its Our Reality!" Good luck!

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