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anothermom2 · 04-23-2008, 09:54 AM

I like post #118. I also think that the cultural thing is probably very true. Let this be a cautionary tale to parents and kids out there in terms of living your life. Be yourself. If it is you to take the SAT dozens (lol) of times because you want to see those 800's light up (kind of like a slot machine), go for it. But if you really want to play a sport or electric guitar, do that. Live your life. You only get one, you know. I personally participated in tons of things in HS because I was a natural "joiner." It kept me out of the house, which was very good. But don't join just for a resume. Find anything that you like, and do it. Take ownership of your life. Even if you get rejected from HYPSM etc.

04-23-2008, 09:54 AM	#126
anothermom2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: within 100 mile radius nyc Threads: 1 Posts: 114	I like post #118. I also think that the cultural thing is probably very true. Let this be a cautionary tale to parents and kids out there in terms of living your life. Be yourself. If it is you to take the SAT dozens (lol) of times because you want to see those 800's light up (kind of like a slot machine), go for it. But if you really want to play a sport or electric guitar, do that. Live your life. You only get one, you know. I personally participated in tons of things in HS because I was a natural "joiner." It kept me out of the house, which was very good. But don't join just for a resume. Find anything that you like, and do it. Take ownership of your life. Even if you get rejected from HYPSM etc. Last edited by anothermom2 : 04-23-2008 at 09:55 AM. Reason: typo