Problems and Struggles

Here at Bell High School, one main problem I’ve seen students face—especially in 9^th grade—is trying to fit in with the right crowd, or lets just say “wrong crowd.” When I first came to bell in year 2011, it wasn’t so hard for me to find myself as a person because I had my best friend with me and that’s all I really needed. Till sayd day, we still are by each other side and have learned so much, too. However, saw many people struggle… I met a boy in the 10^th grade who was gang related. He looked sad once and I asked him what was wrong and he said his family. I then asked him if he felt happy with whom he was and he said, “I guess.” Of course it wasn’t my business to ask this boy if he’s happy or not, but Isaw the light in his eyes and knew that eventually, through guide, he will find himself. “ I am who I am because I need to be a reflection of my family.” His family has been in gangs for generations and generations. I saw the intelligence in this boy and told him, “ You should be who you want to be because you’re YOU. It should be difficult but one day you will find yourself and you will be happy. “ My point is that people are afraid to hang out with the right crowd because feel as if the bad crowd will hurt them and make them feel worthless. I haven’t seen this boy but I hope he is happy and safe.