Many teens take for granted their time spent in high school.

It’s safe to say that high schools everywhere have one thing in common; their students can’t wait.  Whether this anticipation is for summer, their varsity moment, graduation or even a school dance, it seems that everyone is in a hurry to fast forward time.

Older generations are constantly reminding anyone younger to “enjoy the time they have” but it appears as if these words are lost on young people everywhere. Although high school is definitely not what it is portrayed like in movies, there is with no doubt it creates the environment for unforgettable memories to be created in.

Attitude is everything. It’s understandable that taking a difficult class, or having to do extensive homework can damper anyone’s mood, but one must not let that affect all aspects of one’s life. Having a negative attitude affects more people than thought, and can bring others down. I think that in order to be happy, it’s easier to get the less favorable things out of the way first. High school doesn’t have to suck, even if it does have its more tedious moments.

But parents and adults are right; high school can be some of the best years of one’s life. These moments are passing by faster than most students think. While dreaming about all the possibilities of after graduation is fun, and definitely needs to be done at some point, remember not to take these high school years for granted. Take each day at a time, and make high school count. Want more friends? A new hobby?  This is the time to make it happen.

Love family, have fun with friends, appreciate teachers, and high school because all those things that are waiting in the future, will come. There is a reason why people want to be young again, so it is important to enjoy every moment of it (well most moments).