It Gets Better

"The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt."

- Max Lerner (American journalist)

Hello everyone! I hope you all have had a great week. Today's post is based on the quote above.


To me, this quote means once you've discover what makes you endure all the pain that comes into your life, that's when you've grown up as a person. This is a good quote to know because so many teens feel like they can't go on because of the pain they're enduring. This quote gives them hope in knowing that pain is essential in growing up.


I believe with pain comes wisdom. If you don't know what pain is, how will you know your limits? Without pain, you won't learn valuable lesson in life that strengthen you emotionally and mentally. Teenagers need to know that there are as many sunny days as there are rainy, meaning all bad days have good ones up ahead.


The reason I picked this quote and touched on the topic of pain is because I want struggling teenagers to know it gets better. I want them to know that nothing can really hold you down, so long as you know that there is something inside you that perseveres against all obstacles. Nothing can stop you; you just have to believe in yourself and realize that the pain you're feeling now will only make you stronger.


I hope this post gets out to those in pain. Trust me, it does get better. You just have to recognize your “core of strength” that keeps you going no matter how many people try to stop you. Your “core of strength” can be anything from religion to your family and friends. Keep strong! Below is a friend of mine's blog. She gives advice for almost any problems you have. Check it out and see you next week.


Friend's blog: www.kitkat2015.blogspot.com


Source for quote: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/maxlerner138970.html#L6qYlWm3JaQCvPwm.99

Respect

Hello, everyone! I hope you all have had a decent week. Today's topic is respect.
It seems like people don't respect one another these days. I’m not talking just about teenagers' diminishing respect for their peers and elders, but also about the  decreasing respect shown between two adults.
This is a serious and escalating problem. Teenagers are bad-mouthing old men; politicians are cutting each other off; adults are disrespecting other adults in public places; the list goes on and on.
When I was a child, I remember my parents showing respect to me, their peers, and their elders. My mom would give up her seat for an elderly lady; my dad would hold the door or give way to an elderly man, and neither of them showed disrespect towards each other. In my elementary school, we were taught to stand up and say good morning or good afternoon to the principal when she walked in, a sign of respect. I was taught that the elderly were wise and can bestow wisdom. I was taught that my parents deserve respect because of the sacrifices they made to have me. I was taught that I should respect my peers because I would want respect from them. Where did these lessons go?
Nowadays, nobody would give their seat to an elderly man. No one would hold the door open for a lady carrying an armful of stuff. People are cutting off old men while driving, and people have absolutely no respect for their friends. THEIR FRIENDS!! In “Kill Bill,” Elle showed respect for The Bride even though she hated her.
What is the reason for this? Is it the music bashing the opposite sex? Is it the tv shows showing the main characters disrespecting their parents? Is it the feeling that young people have these days that old people are useless rather than useful?
Society needs to lock down on this issue. If we don't respect others then what differentiates us from animals? What would make us so special, because cutting off others is an animalistic thing to do. We should teach kids the value of respect, and start practicing what we preach. Who knows? This can be the cure of most of society's problems.
Do you agree that respect is diminishing or think its the social norm? Do you feel it is important enough to make changes in media, or would the whole thing pass over on its own? State your opinion in the comment box below and I will try my best to reply.