4 April 07
‘The teenage years are the best years of one’s life.’ Would you agree with this view? (CAMBRIDGE NOV 1994)
When asked whether the teenage years are the best years of one's life, I can only choose to agree that the teenage years are indeed the best years of one's life. It is based on both reasoning and personal experiences that I have made my choice.
Firstly, during the teenage years, one would be tasting many things in life for their very first time. The experience of trying something new, or coming in contact with new attempts is extremely enriching and enjoyable. This is largely because they have experienced life only for a short period of time, relative to one's entire lifespan. Moreover, most of this time have been spent when one was still ignorant and without proper reasoning skills. Thus, one would have ample opportunities during their teenage years to experience matters for the first time, gaining much both in terms of knowledge and satisfaction.
Secondly, one in their teenage years is considered to be still on their learning journey. Hence, with assurance that they will learn their lesson and will not commit the same mistake again, blunders can be condoned. Consider a person of working age piling his trade in the banking industry. A small slip-up by the employee could cause the company huge losses, with the culprit facing a possible lay-off! The severity of committing a howler can be that impactful! However, a person in the teenage years can be excused for being inexperienced and ignorant. Quoted Fran Lebowitz “As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.” This is exceptionally true.Thirdly, the teenage years pack the most free time for leisure. One may argue that given the increasing amount of time spent in schools, external classes, etc, twenty-four hours per day seems to be never enough. However, compared to the working class, having Saturdays and Sundays as off-days seems to already be a bargain. At the very least, one in his or her teenage years have the weekends to pursue their interests, or to relax in leisure.
With the above reasons, I truly believe that teenage years are the best years of one’s life.
# posted by ^Ic0n^ @ 4/04/2007 06:23:00 PM
