teens and individuality – Girl I Am All That

Be Your Own Person

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry I’ve watched with pride and amazement as two of my nieces, ages 14 and 16, have grown into confident, opinionated, selfless and respectful young ladies. Why am I surprised? These days, it’s easy to get swept up in a pop culture that worships narcissism, outrageousness and stupidity. How do you maintain […]

Don’t Worry About Fitting In

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

By Paola, 16, sophomore When I was little, I had all the friends in the world. In Pre-K, my best friend was Michelle. The first time we talked was when my crayons broke, and she asked me how I could write like I did (I’m left handed.) From then on, we kept talking about how […]