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What I Wish I Knew At Age 17

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 17. If it's good advice, hit the upvote button. The number next to it indicates the age the author wrote it at. Feel like there's something missing? Add a new message!



Hey 17 year old, It's okay to question the unfair traditions, institutions and rules of the world, even if your parents, family and community is against it. Stand up for what is right even if it is not considered "normal" or "proper."
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Hey 17 year old, Girls feel anger, guys feel sadness. Anger is important in that it allows your needs, and sadness is important in that it allows you to release all your pain (and sometimes tears.) Feelings are never wrong. What matters is how you express it.
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Hey 17 year old, If your high school years are ending, know that high school doesn't necessarily have to be "your best years of your life." If it was far from that, know there's an opportunity to have better years down the road. Most adults hated high school.
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Hey 17 year old, When thinking about the future, of course, try your best, but it's okay if you don't end up as a valedictorian in a prestigious Ivy League University. Congratulate yourself on being your best, and success can come even without a famous college.
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Hey 17 year old, If you feel misunderstood and lonely, know that just about everyone feels different from what's normal in life. It's because "normal" has such a narrow definition for most people, considering it means "being perfect," as if anyone is.
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Hey 17 year old, If you've just broken up with someone, be careful not to move on too fast to the next relationship. It's easy to be emotionally manipulated by the wrong person after just a breakup. Romance doesn't mean happily ever after all the time.
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Hey 17 year old, Your decision on what to do in college or what college to go to is not a decision meant to be made by your parents or family, even if they pressure you to do something you do not want to do.
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Hey 17 year old, Whether you're a man or a woman, it's helpful to look up the dating term of what a "nice guy," means. Look up "signs of a nice guy," or "nice guy syndrome." If you do not know, you are too innocent to date.
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Hey 17 year old, If you find to find help for mental health, look up mental health apps or mental health websites. Search keywords like mood, anxiety, depression, relaxation, stress, and so on if you're stuck. (Not a replacement for professional help.)
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Hey 17 year old, You're old enough to think critically about the movies and shows you watch. If you want to have deep conversations, not through just talking about boring stuff, but through analyzing films, TV and even video games, look up some reviews on YouTube.
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Hey 17 year old, Almost a legal adult, you're likely worried about what to do in the future. Look up "decision making techniques," or "how to make big decisions" articles online if you're stuck.
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Hey 17 year old, My father drinks a lot of alcohol, his health is also bad: and keeps fighting with everyone, what should I do to be very upset?
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Hey 17 year old, Do not depend on others for your goals , and do not run blindly after anything, even money or love..
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Hey 17 year old, be ambitious,be joyful, but dont waste your precious time on things which make you lazy and confuse..this time is for developing your skill and interest.....
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Hey 17 year old, I am a student
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Hey 17 year old, I'm college going student
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Hey 17 year old, I just don't know
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Hey 17 year old, This could be your life changing year.. but you missed it bro!!
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Hey 17 year old, Go with the flow
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Hey 17 year old, What I do in my life I confused I want to be a gamer
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Hey 17 year old, Sir, I am 12th passed with science I want advised about That which course is best before 12th
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Hey 17 year old, I want to crack an entrance exam called jee but I think I waste to much time and its my last attempt 8 month are left what is time table for complete my whole 11 and 12 perfectly
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Hey 17 year old, Hey you must study hard if you want to take science stream.
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Hey 17 year old, Yes ......
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Hey 17 year old, Please tell me about goals and study
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Hey 17 year old, What should be my career option?
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Hey 17 year old, 18
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Hey 17 year old, Hey I want advice about my future to take colleges after 12 by science stream
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Hey 17 year old, Want to change : just think what you are doing with your life and what your parents are doing to make your life..
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