Making the Most of Teenage

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"Teenage" is described as the most challenging part of our lives. This is the time when we disagree with parents the most. We don't seem to be sure about what's right and what's wrong; it is a confusing age. Yes, this is when we are full of energy, but depression takes over at times too. Most teenagers succeed in overcoming the travails of this age when they grow up, but some fall into the darkness.
Teenage is the age of dreaming, studying hard, making future plans and being an all-rounder. It is also the age of falling in love for the first time, making mistakes, breaking up, doing badly in exams and so on.
We, teens, should not forget that we are the ones who are going to change the world. We do not need to be millionaires, presidents, or superheroes. We just need to be good people to make a change.
We have to love this world and the people living in this world. Most importantly, we have to love ourselves.
We do not need to be aware of latest fashion fad or need to look "gorgeous". We only need to believe that we are not failures.
Let's keep dreaming, praying and loving. Life is not awful. Teenage doesn't have to be a bad time. Rather, it is the perfect time to improve ourselves.
Never underestimate yourself. Do not listen to anyone's negative words. If any of your habits are bad, change them. No one is perfect and imperfection is good sometimes. No matter how many times you fall or fail, you are going to stand up again if you have faith.
Our beautiful world awaits us.

The writer is a student of Viqarunnisa Noon College.