A lot of people see partying as a negative thing that only stupid young people do. That’s just incorrect. Really, it’s more of something to do socially. Partying doesn’t hurt anyone, so why is it so looked down upon. In extremes, partying can hurt people, but that is not the type of partying I’m talking about. I’m talking about going out with your friends to be around a bunch of people and being surrounded by positive vibes. I’ve met countless people who think they’re better than people who party because they don’t party. Partying is not inherently negative.
Going to parties is a great experience for someone’s social life. Often, I’ll meet at least 15 new people. I don’t stay close with all of them, but I have met some of my best friends when I go out. Also, when you go out with your girls, it brings you guys so much closer. My friends and I love going out together and dancing and meeting new people together. Going to parties hosted by people from other schools will pretty much insure that you will meet a bunch of new people. Also, you will make new friends and help your friends make new friends. It seems small, but things like that make my friendships so much more fun.
Also, people who party usually recognize that we are not special because we party and other people don’t. There is nothing inherently negative or positive about partying or not partying. There are positives and negatives about either option. Going out with your friends is a nice way to relieve stress and have fun, however, there are other options to accomplish that. One option is not inherently better than the other.
Partying can be an issue in extreme cases. Parties serve as a catalyst for things like drug usage and assault. These things are not caused by the partying atmosphere, but by people want to do those things. Those people use parties as a place to do things to hurt themselves and others even though that is not what partying is about. People who do that would be doing those things whether or not they were at a party, so the party is not to blame: that person is.
Partying is a way to be social and have fun. There is nothing inherently wrong with partying, although some people can take it to a negative extreme. I do not regret partying and I am sure there are many others who agree with me.
