Problems and Struggles

Being in high school is a tough time for many. It's also a confusing time that a lot of students have to go through. Many don't know what to do after high school, they want to impress their friends, or they push themselves to limits that others can't go to in order to be the top of their class. But the problems here in Bell High School range much more than social issues. Being in a low income community many students don't worry about wearing the best brands or even showing up to school looking "decent". They worry about where their next meal is coming from, where they're going to stay tonight, or even how are they going to get money to buy certain necessities. Everyone has a struggle whether they admit it or not, some are just more intense then others. I think that the biggest problem here in Bell High is that no one knows how to take situations seriously. It's sad to say that a large population has either been through a bad experience more than once, or knows about how it goes down. They're used to it so when it happens again they choose to either make fun of it, or let it go. Crime is high in this area, and that's one of the biggest problems that effects this school. There is also a big issue in judgement. Many high school kids are judged every day on what they wear and how they act. No one is safe from not being judged. Jealousy rules, and many people have gotten hurt because of it. It's sad to think that there probably won't be one day where everyone feels safe, doesn't feel judged, and/or can't feel reassured.