High school and boyfriends?

Hello! So, I’m from a really strict, christian, middle-eastern family. Basically, if a guy hooks up with a girl or gets a girlfriend every body thinks of him as an amazing man but if a girl does it then she’s considered a slut that nobody should talk to. So I’m starting high school in a week and I want my parents to realize that I may do things that our outside of the “norm” of our culture (specifically I’m armenian-assyrian). Being apart of the first generation of my family t be born in America, neither of my parents know what it’s like to go to school here. (My mom did go to high school here but she was a total outcast that did nothing since she was an immigrant)

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Lisabelle

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I have extremely strict parents as well! High school isn't about the dating, the parties or the hookups. Even if they don't know what it's like to go to school here, they know that you go to school to receive an education so you can have a successful future. There's going to be the peer pressure into getting into things, but you should stay true to yourself and set your priorities right. Remember that education should always come first, especially over boys. (I mean.. Boys can just leave, but education stays for good!) I'm not saying dating is bad in high school; it can actually help you learn a lot about yourself. Your parents are probably just trying to protect you by being strict and they can usually see the "bigger picture" of things. Hope this helped (:

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MissChocoholic

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Exactly^ high school is a difficult time for everyone, especially with peer pressure from your friends. Just remember, get good grades and you can get into whatever job you want to. Don't pay attention in school and spend too much time with boys, and you may not get as high a result in highschool as you had hoped for, leading you to not get into the job you desired. Once you get a good education, thats with you for life. Boys however, probably won't be around, most highschool relationships don't work out. Imagine if you failed school because of your 'true love', who ends up dumping you after school anyway? Not worth wasting your future. Just study hard for a few years, and concentrate on boys after :)

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