When I was little... I wanted to grow up so much! I always wanted to do more, be more, reach for more. I never settled for second best. I wanted everything to always be my best. Thankfully, that is something that I have carried over into my adult life.
When it was time to grow up, I was a little worried. Would I be a fun person? Would I be someone who others wanted to be around? How would I look? Lots of questions came... along with many answers.
Today, I am frustrated. I won't put on any airs, I won't try to hide it, I am very irritated.
There seems to be this going trend in teens where they think it is okay and acceptable to treat adults like they are beneath them and that they owe them something. They walk around acting as if they have the world on a string and they are untouchable. No respect for anyone. No regards for anyone. It is disgusting.
I am tired of all the backtalk. I am tired of all the drama. I am tired of all the complaining. If I acted the way most girls do now when I was a teen, I would never have made it to adulthood! :) My parents made sure I understood that I was not more important than anyone else in this world. They instilled in me self discipline, motivation, respect and confidence. They taught me NEVER to make or let someone feel inferior. If there was someone who needed a friend, my parents encouraged me to be there for them. Not talk about them. Not make fun of them. Help them.
This world did not owe me a thing. It was a privilege to have nice clothes, food on the table, and a roof over my head. I did not take those things for granted.
It is truly heart shattering that nowadays there is nothing but a "give-me" attitude. Teens feel socially deprived without the latest technology, clothes, or gadgets. They want more and more and refuse to give any of themselves to God. I don't understand it.
I will quote myself here- "Talking behind someone's back doesn't mean they don't hear you." Belittling others is all too common now. Gossip kills. Another one of my quotes- "The more you cut someone down, less people respect you." Any girls reading this.... PLEASE, don't allow yourself to fall prey to this attitude or spirit. It is so unbecoming and can make you a bitter and cynical person. You are worth so much more than a rumor. If your friends aren't helping you grow in God, it's time to find new friends!  |
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I hope my words help someone wake up and realize that words (and attitudes) matter!
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