mjlovesballet
18 posts
Mar 27, 2009
6:27 AM
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Okay so maybe it's just me but most of the members on here seem to be early highschool. I remember when I was that age I wanted advice on everything. So here I am if want advice on boys,modesty,school,working,finding the right college ect.
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AudreeC
219 posts
Mar 27, 2009
7:13 AM
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I am glad you started this thread!!! I am not in highschool yet, but soon. My frist question: Is all the math in highschool as hard as it sounds???? I do O.K. with math right now but I hope it doesn't get WAY too hard in highschool .... does it? I always hear people say algerbra is tough. Do you have any tips on algerbra because I not looking forward to it.
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A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! ~ Unknown.
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mjlovesballet
19 posts
Mar 27, 2009
11:57 AM
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For me math could be very easy or horrible. Algebra is tough, mostly because you're changing the whole mindset of math. It's no longer what you do know, but what you don't. Lots of studying is required as memorization, but it does get easier. I found geometry allright but a bit tricky, but I'm not a visual person and it helps to be able to visualize the shapes. I never took a true Algebra 2. Precalculus was a challenge but not too bad. Calculus resulted in tears, but now I'm done with math.
If you work hard you should be able to pass, but it may be the subject you need to spend extra time on.
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Racharola10
122 posts
Mar 27, 2009
12:29 PM
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I'm in 9th grade, so I'm not exactly older, but I took Algebra in 8th and am taking Geometry this year and no there not as bad as they sound. Just study and don't be afraid to ask questions about something you don't understand.
I'm going to be taking the PSAT's early next year and I know SAT's aren't until the year after but do you have any advice on that. What's a good score, how to prepare ect.
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Life has got to be lived, that's all there is to it. -Eleanor Roosevelt
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AudreeC
220 posts
Mar 27, 2009
1:07 PM
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Thanks girls!
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A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! ~ Unknown.
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Fashionista
546 posts
Mar 27, 2009
1:36 PM
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speaking of schooling Im home schooled and I had the peabody test yesterday and I got at least tenth grade on everything but math and one other thing.next year Im taking a diffrent test cause on some subjects Ive scored as high as I can:).
Im only going to geometry.thats what my Mom did and everything turned out well.
I used to get annoyed because practically everybody else my age is dating but now I dont mind,in fact Im rather glad,hearing all the problems and what not,it just dosent really seem necessary,I could have a boyfriend for a month like one of my friends (who's name I won't mention here) but what is the purpose of that? Im only 14,once Im older Ill date certainly but I just dont worry about it anymore.what helped me was praying.it's very obvious to me that Im not meant to be dating yet.anyway I just feel really at peace now.
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.~Michelangelo
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relientkrocks
437 posts
Mar 27, 2009
7:54 PM
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Thanks mj!
My friend has a boyfriend. But Holly I agree we don't really need to date at our age. I'm in 8th gade and I take Algebra. I'm not sure what I'm taking in high school, but have to go to these extra math classes. We have math placement tests for high school soon.
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Choose life!
"I've noticed that everybody that is for abortion has already been born." -Ronald Reagan
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mjlovesballet
20 posts
Mar 27, 2009
8:04 PM
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Wow I didn't think this would be so interesting.
Where to start, SAT advice
Take a practice test before the PSAT to know what it will look like. Try reading harder classics which may use a larger range of vocabulary. Practice your math, simple mistakes cost you points. Try getting a book, it can be a lifesaver. It tends to teach you all the little tricks.
One last thing try taking a practice SAT and ACT, if the colleges you want to go to accept both it may make sense to take both. I took both and one of them was a much higher score than the other.
Dating in middle school is not worth it at all. In highschool it really depends. I admit I "dated" a guy but it wasn't really a relationship. Since than I haven't dated and it can be very fulfilling. It's hard at times but than I see how my friends hearts are broken. Being friends with guys is soo much better.
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foreverfun1
74 posts
Mar 28, 2009
5:02 AM
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mjlovesballet i have an older friend whos 14 and she gets tg but thinks im a baby for liking i want it ti be something we talk about she is very catholic and all she cares about is clothes,boys and makeup....help.
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Everything has a time and season.-Bible use everyday like its your last.
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mjlovesballet
21 posts
Mar 28, 2009
6:01 AM
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Teehee I feel like Dear Abby,
Foreverfun has she actually read the whole magazine. It is a very different magazine from anything else, esp something like 17 or Cosmogirl. She may enjoy it or it may just not be the thing for her. Everyone has different likes. I find it a good resource for younger teens (7-10 grade) and maybe she needs to just give it a second chance.
Also who cares what she thinks, it's what you think and what God thinks that matters.
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AudreeC
230 posts
Mar 28, 2009
5:10 PM
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My friends tease me when I hang out with boys, they call them my "boyfriends", which of course they are not. I just like playing with boys, how can I explain this to them and stop the banter.
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Nenette
270 posts
Mar 28, 2009
6:54 PM
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He he Audree I am not an "older teenager" but I had that same problem a few years ago in fifth grade. There was a new kid, a boy, who was very out of place. No one else played with him, so I did. Everytime I went to B-day parties and other things with the whole class or all the girls, I got questions like "Have you guys kissed yet?" Obviously I was upset and it got me in tears a couple times. What you need to do is say, plainly, that you don't 'like-like' them. Repeat it every time they tease you about it. They'll catch on. And if they don't take the hint, they may be jealous or something. One of my kinda-friends was upset that I played with this boy and a couple of other people she didn't like so much instead of playing with her every recess, and she was the main instigator.
Back to the math topic- Algebra (which I'm taking right now) is very different from the math you used to know. It takes math and uses it in a whole new way, a whole new mindset. It just takes lots of work.
Geometry is VERY fun! (I did some sort of geometry minus all the proofing last year). I am a visual person, and geometry was math in a way I could SEE it.
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Fashionista
573 posts
Mar 28, 2009
6:59 PM
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that has to be annoying.I wish I had some friends who were boys but I just never meet any.I think it's fun to be friends with guys cause their so diffrent it's cool to see into their world and as much as I love girly stuff it's nice to talk about something other than fashion or doing nails ect. nto that I only talk about that stuff with girlfriends but you get the point.
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.~Michelangelo
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Narnia_fan
46 posts
Mar 28, 2009
7:01 PM
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I know what you mean about geometry, I Love it. It's the only kind of math I actually enjoy, I can't stand
algebra.
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You don't get knighted because you win battles, but because you bother to fight them at all. ~ Alex O'Donnell
(From Waking Rose by Regina Doman)
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AudreeC
231 posts
Mar 28, 2009
7:25 PM
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You girls are very wise! I can't wait for geometry!!
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A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! ~ Unknown.
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mjlovesballet
22 posts
Mar 29, 2009
10:07 AM
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You can't do a lot about the boy thing. Friends are going to be immature. If you're close to them explain that it really hurts you when you do that. Don't worry, that stage will pass and in highscool it's normal to have good friends of both genders. I'm very close to both my guy and girl friends and romance doesn't ever need to come into play.
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AudreeC
237 posts
Mar 29, 2009
10:55 AM
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Thanks!
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A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! ~ Unknown.
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tmaria
252 posts
Mar 29, 2009
5:30 PM
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I used to have that same problem!! I like hanging out with guys, lots of times they are better friends than girls.
In fifth and sixth grade I hung out with guys and the girls spread a rumor. After that I was afraid (not afraid more like worried) what people would think about me, so I stopped altogether. which was pretty stupid of me... and now in high school, even some in middle school, it is so normal. Like mjlovesballet said- just don't even pay attention to it!
As for math, I love geometry the best!! but it's one of those things- if you like algebra, you'll won't like geomery, and vice versa. One or the other. Everybody I know is like that.
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-Thalita
Run as so to win! Athletes discipline themselves to win a crown of leaves that withers; but we a crown that is imperishable! - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
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AudreeC
243 posts
Mar 30, 2009
6:09 AM
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I'm doing pre-algerbra right now and it's kinda hard, I can't imagine how hard algerbra will be.... But you girls give me more confidence! Thank you!
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A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! ~ Unknown.
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Nenette
275 posts
Apr 15, 2009
6:50 PM
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Now what if you are moving?
I'm moving, I've lived in this same small town for over 8 years. Little tough.
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The more I learn about science, the more I believe in God. -Einstein
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mjlovesballet
26 posts
Apr 16, 2009
5:30 PM
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I've moved 10 times so this is a topic I consider myself an expert in.
First of all let the tears flow. It makes closure easier. Cry and get it out. You're going to miss your friends, the missing may never leave. A year later I still cry when I have to hang up the phone with my best friends.
Second, get involved in your new town. The sooner you make friends the sooner you will feel part of the town. Join a dance class, get involved with a homeschool or church group.
Third, never forget your old friends but cherish your new ones. Both are important, stay in contact with the old friends, they may be your friends for life but be open for new friends.
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She knows Chesterton, she lives.
Waking Rose by Regina Doman
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AudreeC
305 posts
Apr 17, 2009
5:44 PM
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Today when my friends came over we couldn't agree on what to play, it took us a while to find something to do that we all enjoyed. How do you find activities that you AND your BFFs want to do! How can I avoid " what should we do" in the future.
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A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! ~ Unknown.
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relientkrocks
480 posts
Apr 17, 2009
7:23 PM
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Audree-I have that same problem too! (the what should we do, not the playing with guys). My suggestion for the guys thing is that maybe they're just joking and you could laugh it off. Or maybe they're jealous so just ignore it. They'll start getting interested in guys soon. :)
I'm doing algebra. Next year I don't know whether i'm doing algebra 2 or geometry.
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Choose life!
"I've noticed that everybody that is for abortion has already been born." -Ronald Reagan
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mjlovesballet
29 posts
Apr 18, 2009
5:57 AM
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That's a hard one. The best thing is pull out something you both like then another activity will just fall into place. My best friend and I used to put on music and sing very loud, then we'd start cleaning and next thing you'd know we'd find something we didn't know she had to do.
Also pull out a board or card game, it may be boring but it could spark a conversation.
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She knows Chesterton, she lives.
Waking Rose by Regina Doman
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AudreeC
312 posts
Apr 18, 2009
11:22 AM
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! ~ Unknown.
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Fashionista
684 posts
Apr 21, 2009
4:01 PM
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when I have sleepovers sometimes that happens.usually we try to hard to think of something to do and then we cant think of anything.
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.~Michelangelo
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tmaria
276 posts
Apr 21, 2009
7:01 PM
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it's kind of embarassing to think about now but once my friend was over and we have nothing, absolutly nothing to do. We were kind of sitting there, on my bed just trying to make up a conversation. Then, my friend was so tired (we stayed up late) that she fell asleep! just as we were talking. It must have been so boring. haha.
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-Thalita
Run as so to win! Athletes discipline themselves to win a crown of leaves that withers; but we a crown that is imperishable! - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
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Fashionista
702 posts
Apr 22, 2009
7:12 PM
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lol!
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.~Michelangelo
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AudreeC
337 posts
Apr 23, 2009
5:26 AM
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LOL!!!!
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A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! ~ Unknown.
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AudreeC
428 posts
May 06, 2009
4:30 PM
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Okay, this may sound silly, but I am really scared of bugs. In the spring is usally when I am most frightened, because all winter they were gone and now there's soooooo many. I can't stand bugs. I always run away and scream and I wish I wouldn't be so chicken.
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Housework never killed anyone, but why take any chances.
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Racharola10
164 posts
May 06, 2009
5:38 PM
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so am I, I don't want to be a whimp but i really hate bugs too. lol!!!
I want some advice on courtship. I know I'm way to young but I was just wondering if you knew anything about it or about courtship vs. dating.
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Life has got to be lived, that's all there is to it. -Eleanor Roosevelt
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TeenCatholic
70 posts
May 07, 2009
7:00 AM
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I hate spiders! I'm scared of snakes and bugs too.
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The only time I have trouble is when I'm right. - Annie Sullivan
The Miracle Worker
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mjlovesballet
50 posts
May 07, 2009
9:33 AM
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Everyone has a fear. Bugs aren't a bad fear as long as you don't let them rule your life
The courtship vs dating debate a favorite of the homeschooled groups. :P
A good place to start is read some books on courship. My favorites are I kissed Dating Goodbye, and Boy meets Girl a guide to courtship.
The dating vs courtship is a personal decision. Either way dating shouldn't be done young, why waste your time and your heart. I'd say by the age of 16 you can consider it but you need to make this decision with your parents. I "dated" a guy when I was 15 and it was a huge mistake.
I may come up with more ideas later on the positives and negatives of both tonight when I'm not doing school. My biggest rule is be a friend first, if you can't be a friend with a guy how are you going to be able to date him.
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She knows Chesterton, she lives.
Waking Rose by Regina Doman
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AudreeC
434 posts
May 07, 2009
2:08 PM
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Thanks.
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Housework never killed anyone, but why take any chances.
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TeenCatholic
100 posts
May 08, 2009
5:25 PM
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Thanks! That's great advice. My parents won't let me go on a date till late high school or maybe if I get asked to a prom.
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The only time I have trouble is when I'm right. - Annie Sullivan
The Miracle Worker
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mjlovesballet
75 posts
Jul 09, 2009
7:29 PM
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This thread sort of got buried......:P Someone must need advice or help....I remember when I was younger that's what I always needed, but I didn't have very moral friends to ask.
My bit of advice today...probably simple for most of you.
Take your faith into your hands.
Find something to keep it alive for you without your parents telling you to. Read the bible, the cathechism or other religous book, pray, worship ect.
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She knows Chesterton, she lives.
Waking Rose by Regina Doman
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Fashionista
1012 posts
Jul 10, 2009
7:57 PM
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I nevr really find myself in need of advice, I just don't have that many problems like that.
I highly recomend reading if you really loved me by Jason Evert, its really good and it explains all about the diffrence between courting and dating.
mabye you'v heard of the website The Pure Love Club, you should check it out.
I wish one of my friends would listen to me about dating,she's fourteen (fifteen soon) and she's already dating people.
I'm trying to convince her not to but it will take awhile, I don't really get many chances which makes it pretty hard.
oh I forgot to say, I totally agree about being friends first.definatly a must.
I am VERY freaked out about bugs but even worse is mice.I HATE mice,they repulse me,my Mom is far worse than I am but I can't stand them,as long as there Dead, Im fine but ick! I hate them if there alive.
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.~Michelangelo
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mjlovesballet
88 posts
Jul 10, 2009
8:00 PM
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Well dating young isn't horrible.....but let me explain what I mean by that. I don't mean that you date whoever catches your fancy, and move on when the feeling dissapears. Now I don't totally approve but my 14 yr old sister has a "special" friend. They were best friends for a year till they decided to "date". All it means for them is the boy treats her...they are still the exact same in their friendship.
Now....whenever you date, only date a friend...not even kidding. I dated someone I didn't know when I wasn't ready to(15) and it was a huge mistake.
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She knows Chesterton, she lives.
Waking Rose by Regina Doman
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Racharola10
228 posts
Jul 11, 2009
4:19 PM
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I don't think dating's bad either..some teenagers are mature enough for it. As long as its pure- it can be very good and normal....although I don't have any experience so that's just my obscure opinion.
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Life has got to be lived, that's all there is to it. -Eleanor Roosevelt
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relientkrocks
643 posts
Jul 11, 2009
7:47 PM
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My friend (she's 13) is dating a guy. They've been friends since 1st grade. I think they make a really cute couple! But even so, I personally think that teens should start dating when they're AT LEAST juniors or seniors in high school.
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Life is good
Eternal life is better
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Racharola10
232 posts
Jul 11, 2009
7:50 PM
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I understand what your saying but it does vary from person to person....not everyone is really to date at the same age
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Life has got to be lived, that's all there is to it. -Eleanor Roosevelt
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Sunnyflower
139 posts
Jul 11, 2009
8:09 PM
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I am glad I am not a teenager. I don't want to be! Is there such thing as a nongrower machine?
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relientkrocks
658 posts
Jul 12, 2009
5:11 PM
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I start school in 1 and a half months
I'm going to high school and this is my first time at a public school. I've spent my whole life at a tiny private school, and the high school is 7 times bigger than my old school. I'm really nervous about making friends because I'm not that great of a talker, and one of my best friends who was going to that school just moved back to Korea. Advice would be great :) Also, most or all of my classes are honors classes. How do I handle it?
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Life is good
Eternal life is better
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mjlovesballet
112 posts
Jul 12, 2009
6:34 PM
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Now I can't give you advice on public school, in high school I've only done private international and homeschool.
The key is talk to people to make friends, befriend the lonely girl in your science class. Every freshman is going to be new to the school and lost as you are. Some may have friends, but high school is a time to reinvent yourself. Join a club where you can meet people....and always have a book. Eating alone is not bad at all if you have something to read.
Honors classes :)
Really all that means is you are smarter than average, and the classes will be harder as well. They won't be easy, come up with good study habits. Figure out which study method works, do you like to read, or is rewriting the notes going to help you more.
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She knows Chesterton, she lives.
Waking Rose by Regina Doman
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Fashionista
1017 posts
Jul 13, 2009
7:10 PM
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I sort of wish I could go to highschool.I don't really want to go for good but I wonder what its like.
but dating is diffrent than courtship,its like dating but with the idea of looking for a husband or wife and aslo like spending time with each others familys and stuff cause family; is a big part of that.
I never knw that till I read it,I think people think of courting as dating, just a while back.so I tyhink most people would call courting dating without knowing the diffrence.I'm not blaming anyone I would see them as the same thing if I hadn't read the book my Mom gave me,and yes its the same one I mentioned before and you'r probably all sick of hearing about it, I don't blame you, I just really think its a great book:)
hey mj- I geuss I didn't realize it but I kind of have something I could use advice on.
so several years ago (I dont remember how many) a family moved in at the end of the block,their not Catholic but their good Christian people,anyway there is a girl who I'll call Joy,Joy is a year older than I am, are familys are both homeschooled and are Moms are friends and wanted us to be friends,well we sort of were friends she always picked what we did and it was always stuff I hated but she didnt think anyone could hate,anyway long story shrt I simply stopped going to play with her and she never came to see if I could play so are so called friendship was ended,now several years later I think it would be great if we could be friends,I know she's really a good person and I from what I hear form a friend of mine who is friends with her we have some of the same intrests and would probaly get along better now that we are older,one of the thigns I disliked about her was that she was a tomboy and we never wanted to do the same things but I have other friends who are tomboys now and we have lots of fun.but anyway all these years its been just kind of akward cause a I see her sometimes like every other month or so we get natural food stuff delivered and they do it to along with some other familys so she's at my house and it's just kind of weird.
so I'm not sure how I should try to become friends with her, it would be really nice to have a friend who lives so close but I don't know how to go about it, I could join her irish dancing but I'm freaked out to do that and I'm not very comfortable doing her tennis class either and it would be stupid to waste money when I don't want to take the class, I do have a friend who lives about and hour away who is friends with her but other than that I have no conection with her.
should I just wait and be friendly when I do see her or what?
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.~Michelangelo
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mjlovesballet
114 posts
Jul 13, 2009
7:23 PM
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I'd say since you are so close see if you're families can have a bbq or something. Then grab out a game of cards and get to know each other. The stupid things are what bring friends together.
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She knows Chesterton, she lives.
Waking Rose by Regina Doman
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Fashionista
1022 posts
Jul 13, 2009
7:31 PM
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thanks mj!:)
hey national night out is coming up soon mabye we could do something then to:)
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.~Michelangelo
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Racharola10
240 posts
Jul 14, 2009
6:27 AM
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don't worry about going to a school that's big, sometimes its actually a good thing. There will be so many people that you will find many great friends. also at a larger school there are often more opportunities...for instance there are endless clubs and activities.
My favorite part about starting a large high school (even though I'm going to 10th, my highschool is 10-12) is all the classes. bigger schools offer more AP classes, and offer so many different kinds of classes.
For instance my friend is taking creative writing and i'm taking AP Art History. There are classes for whatever you're interested in...photography classes, we have accounting classes, tons of computer classes, physcology, maarine science, and anything else you coould be interested in.
My school is very larde (3,400 for only 3 grades)but thats what i love. Our swim team has won nationals almost every year in the past 10 years. This year our marching band got 2nd at nationals and were really dissapointed because they almost always get first. anyway I'm kinda rambling on....
my point is that you will find friends!! I've never even met you and I really like you, so of course people who have actually met you will like you.
The honors classes.....all I can say is that i'm in the same boat as you...do you know exactly what classes your taking yet? I know you're a year younger but we can compare scedules and groan together about the workload...;)
-honors Algebra 2, Gifted English, Honors biology, Honors French 3, AP art HIstory, AP World HIstory...help!
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Life has got to be lived, that's all there is to it. -Eleanor Roosevelt
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relientkrocks
661 posts
Jul 14, 2009
10:17 AM
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thanks, mj and rachal :)
I'm going to my high school's walk in registration today. and before that, I have to go to the doctor's for my physical exam :0 I'll tell you my classes as soon as I can =)
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I'd rather forget and not slow down
Than gather regret for the things I can't change now
If I become what I can't accept
Resurrect the saint from within the wretch -Relient K
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relientkrocks
667 posts
Jul 19, 2009
6:53 PM
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So the first semester I have
Journalism
Freshman PE
Study Hall (or guitar, hopefully my counselor will change it to that)
Accelerated Honors Advanced Algebra
Lunch
Honors Literature/Writing Oral Communications
AP Human Geography
The 2nd semester I have the same things except instead of algebra I have honors biology and instead of journalism I have Spanish 2. At my school we do block scheduling, which is that a lot of clases are 90 minutes instead of the usual 45 minutes. So the classes that are the same throughout the whole year are the 45-min classes, and the rest are 90-min blocks
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I'd rather forget and not slow down
Than gather regret for the things I can't change now
If I become what I can't accept
Resurrect the saint from within the wretch -Relient K
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