Here I am about to begin my junior year of college, and looking back, there are so many things that I wish I knew when I was in high school. So if you're about to begin this four-year journey or if you've already experienced it for a year or two, here are some important things to remember as you tackle this mysterious world known as high school.
1. It's okay if everyone doesn't like you.
You have to learn where your worth comes from, and *spoiler alert* it's not from other people. A lot of kids in high school don't even truly love themselves yet, so it's hard to blame them for not loving you; they don't know how to. I dare you to be different - to learn the value that you have ahead of the curve, but even if that takes you a few years, don't let the lack of other's approval determine your approval of yourself. God approves of you; you should too. Also, self-worth has the word "self" in it for a reason. If you put your self-worth in the hands of others, you'll end up feeling empty every time.
2. Your parents love you.
It may feel like they don't with how they treat you sometimes, but you'll learn to realize it when you get older. I PROMISE. It will seem like they're being overprotective and maybe they are sometimes, but their intentions are to help you be safe and successful. Speaking of your parents...
3. Keep your parents involved.
I know that it sounds crazy, but hear me out. Talking to your parents and actually accepting their advice will save you from a lot of disappointment and heartbreak. In a few years, they won't be able to make your decisions for you and believe it or not, you'll miss that. Tell them what's going on in your life, and don't make them come to you. Make a habit out of telling them every detail of your day while you can.
4. You don't have to hate high school.
For some reason, hating school seems to be a trend for our generation. Again, don't be afraid to go against the grain here. High school is just another season in your life, and like the others, it's going to be whatyou make of it. If you're constantly complaining about school, you're going to hate it.
5. Everyone isn't dating.
If you take a look around, the majority of your friends aren't actually in relationships; you just seem to only see the ones that are. You have to learn how to be whole all on your own (with Jesus) before you can try to give a piece of yourself to somebody else. However, even if a lot of your friends are dating...
6. WAIT for a godly relationship.
I know that it feels like you'll never know anything beyond the world of high school, but four years fly by so quickly. Please don't invest feelings that will linger forever into a temporary candidate because you get impatient. I understand the seemingly rushed feeling and the fear of being single forever, but God needs time to prepare you for who He wants you to spend your forever with.
High school is something that everyone has to endure (whether your account of it includes homeschool, public school, or private school). I hope that you're able to use some of these points to make the most of your time there!