Ever heard the saying “sticks and stones can break my bones, but word can never hurt me”? Well who ever wrote this was obviously a boy because in a teenage girls world words hurt more than any physical pain. One of the hardest things girls have to deal with is other girls being catty or just plain mean. “Cat fights” or girls fights are sometimes a lot worse than any brawl that boys get into. The truth is, though you do not realize it, sometimes even the smallest remark can greatly affect someone. Even though some people may act like they are impenetrable they really are affected by the smallest remarks, like “you should wear more makeup” or “you look weird”. It may seem stupid, but little things like this greatly affect girls self esteem. The girls that don’t seem to be affected by anything you say and criticizes everyone else usually are the ones who are the most insecure. Just because you do not think something your saying is offensive does not mean it’s not to someone else. Also remember, before you criticize what someone else is doing, make sure that your following your own advice. One of the worst things someone can do is say one thing and do something else. You can only expect what you put out. Do not get upset that someone is doing something if your doing the exact same thing to them. If you use a tone or have an attitude expect to get the same thing back. When you were little your parents used to always tell you “Treat others how you want to be treated”, well actually its true. You can not have an attitude and expect that the person is going to have a sweet reply. Just because your older than someone, you are more popular, or you have more money doesn’t by any means make you better then them and most certainly doesn’t mean you own them in any way. Here are some rules that are good to remember and follow:
-you get what you put out
-If you ask a stupid expect a stupid reply
-Dont say anything that you think could offend someone and if you do expect the are going to reply with something offensive
- Dont have an attitude unless you want people to have an attitude with you
- Always give your self time to think before freaking out at anyone
- Do not accuse any one of anything unless you know the whole story
- 90% of fights are caused by spur of the moment reactions, So think BEFORE you talk
-NO ONE owns you or has the right to put you down
-NEVER do anything that you don’t feel comfortable with, no matter who says to do it
- Most importantly of all words are the worst kind of scars because they are permanent
If you follow these rules you will be a lot less likely to have problems or cause anyone to get upset. Next time you go to say something that is not “nice” or use an attitude even if someone else started it think about it for a minute and consider wether or not its really worth it.
Wow! She is so thin, I wish I looked like that. Ever find your self thinking that? The truth is however, you probably do not want to look like that, because she may look perfect and skinny on the outside, but inside she is dying. Many girls suffer from what is one of the biggest teen killers in the United States, eating disorders. Many people think that really the only dangerous eating disorder is bulimia or making yourself throw up after eating, but there are many other eating disorders that are just as deadly. Other major eating disorders include anorexia nervosa (starving yourself), and anorexia athletica (extreme over exercise). All of these eating disorder are extremely dangerous and can lead to long term problems. There are many bad short term and long term affects of eating disorders.
