I am about to turn 17 and I have really had a monkey on my back about what to expect. I feel as if I just got off a school bus and were handed luggage and a suit to upgrade me to an adult life.
The story is, I really haven’t felt this concerned with myself before.. my parents never really worried about teaching me things for later in life, since my dad was never home and out of town doing business, my mom worked long hours.. So I was usually alone or playing with my friend. Now that I am getting older I am realizing the responsibilities to come, and how much more serious I am to be taken but I don’t feel like I’m ready. I haven’t even gone through drivers ed yet, I never worked a day in my life and now I am just lost with how fast everything is changing.
I just need some help on if anyone from their experience can tell an underprivileged boy what I can expect in this journey to an adult.
Thanks much.
“The important thing is not to be bitter over life’s disappointments. Learn to let go of the past, and recognize that every day won’t be sunny. And when you find yourself lost in the darkness of despair, remember that it’s only in the black of night that you can see the stars. And those stars will lead you home. So don’t be afraid to make mistakes – to stumble and fall – because most the time, the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most. Maybe you’ll get everything you wish for. Maybe you’ll get more than you ever could have imagined. Who knows where life will take you? The road is long, and in the end, the journey is the destination.”
first of all you will need some income and if your town has any public transportaion a license is not important at first. Next you need to find a boarding house or cheap apartment. You will have to save you work money and pay your bills first. You can make it just fine. It will be a little scarry at first but it will work out, also if there is a ymca they have rooms for rent.
i’m 17, it’s an amazing age.. i don’t know what you’re getting so worked up about, you dont NEED to live up to the world’s stereotype’s about you must have a job before you’re 18, or you’re nobody without a driver’s liscense. Live life however you want to, ask long as your doing everything your doing well, and staying out of trouble you don’t need to worry about anything but YOU, just keep living life the way you’ve been living. It only get’s better from here.
YOu’ll be fine. Sometimes we have to learn as we go and that sounds like what is happening to you. Go get yourself a job of some sort partime of course. You’ll learn lots from having your own job.
Start researching colleges on the internet and try to figure out what you want to do with your life by looking up different jobs and such.
You are having what is called growing pains. Better things are on the way if you have a good attitude about the changes.
i think we have all been in a similiar situation at one point in our lives. you’re still very young. your priorities are still to go to school and college, go to drivers ed and get your license. dont grow up too fast cuz let me just tell you having responsibilities ****!!!. i think when you turn about 18-20 then you really need to step up as an adult. get a part time job to support yourself alittle bit. basically just be happy and look forward to your future. just cuz your getting older and you feel like your going to have so much responsibility dosnt mean it has to be so much a bad thing. its a great learning expierence and it teaches you alot to become a man or woman (iduno your gender sorry). but beleive me everyone has to step up to the plate at one point or another, i personally dont think your time is now so dont worry so much.
I just turned 17 too… but I’m not a boy though… yet, I can tell you that I’m pretty dependent to my parents for now and am not quite ready to face adult life. I did learn however, that in every situation there is always something new to learn and there is such a thing as failure for a moment, now remember it’s only for a moment. Learn from the mistake and moving on is important.
But the most important thing in life is to know your purpose. I know mine.
im 18 and my parents are divorced and my mom barely takes care of me and i still havnt worked on day of my life or have my licence yet. Yes, one day i will step up and be more responsible, but right now i have to focus on schol and getting ahead in my studies, as should you. Dont worry about work or anything else, just your studies, because in theend, that is the most important thing.
I’m sorry that your career minded parents didn’t make you feel prepared for getting ready for the real world, but your philosophy in life is the first step in becoming an adult.
I want you to read this website and recite these words in detail:
I read this article once a week to keep me sane. I began reading it when I was 18 years old and making that big step into college and adulthood. After looking back at this 21 years ago, I’m glad my father gave me the opportunity to share this article. I have it in my locked up safe to remind me that I am not truly alone, and neither are you.
Now go earn that Bachelor’s degree. I’m sure you’ll do just fine and I’m giving you high fives. Just believe in yourself and everything will fall into place.
get back on the bus
life is hell just ahead
after multiple divorces, you will be completely disillusioned by corporations, women, churches and your fellowman.
I am serious…get back on the bus.
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If u expect something then ur life will be misarable. So don’t expect anything try to accept whatever it comes