17 year old here

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Anonymous wrote:Do you have a tattoo? Do most kids your age have one? What about piercings?

No, I'd say very few have tattoos. I know of no one.

I have my ears pierced. Most people have those pierced, and maybe 10% have other piercings like belly button/nose/etc.

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Anonymous wrote:Do you think going to a private all girls school keeps you farther away from drugs, alcohol, and sex than most teens your age? Do you have friends that go to public school? And if so, do you notice a difference in how they act compared to those at your school?

Hmmm. Yes, I think so. I've never been into that kind of stuff and I do think it is much less prevalent at my school than others, but I also know that IF I were into it, it's there. It's not like going to a private all-girls school can keep someone away from it totally if that's what they what.

I do have friends who go to public school. The main difference I see is...I don't know, sophistication? That's probably not the right word, but just in talking styles, confidence, poise, etc. it seems like that's something private schools do really well. I'm probably going to sound like a teen here, but much less ratchet and basic.'

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Anonymous wrote:BTW I don't think the best person to ask about the number of 17 year old virgins is one that goes to a private all girls school w/ 120 per grade.

I wonder if OP realizes she totally just gave away what school she goes to?

Really? I have no clue

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Any tips to survive middle school?

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Anonymous wrote:Do you think going to a private all girls school keeps you farther away from drugs, alcohol, and sex than most teens your age? Do you have friends that go to public school? And if so, do you notice a difference in how they act compared to those at your school?

Hmmm. Yes, I think so. I've never been into that kind of stuff and I do think it is much less prevalent at my school than others, but I also know that IF I were into it, it's there. It's not like going to a private all-girls school can keep someone away from it totally if that's what they what.

I do have friends who go to public school. The main difference I see is...I don't know, sophistication? That's probably not the right word, but just in talking styles, confidence, poise, etc. it seems like that's something private schools do really well. I'm probably going to sound like a teen here, but much less ratchet and basic.'

Yikes, I guess I'm really old now and my kids won't been teens for a long time, but what does "ratchet and basic" mean?

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Anonymous wrote:Do you think you want to own a house and car when you get a job? Have been reading that Millenials (are you in that gen? or what gen?) don't really care about owning and would rather rent. And would rather do car share instead of buying.

Yeah, honestly, for the life I want to live renting makes a lot more sense. I prefer cities, and in general, most people can't afford to buy a house in a big city right after college unless their job is incredibly high paying. Though I can definitely see myself owning a car.

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Anonymous wrote:Are all 17 years old having sex?

Do all 17 years old have a boyfriend or girlfriend?

What do you think of kids who are not dating in HS?

No, not at all. I would say maybe 10% of my friends have.

No. Very few, actually.

I think it's...good. Well, that's probably not the best word but I don't know, unless it's someone you really really like I don't see the point.

NP, FTM. Thank God!!! Thanks for sharing OP!

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Anonymous wrote:Any tips to survive middle school?

Get involved with a variety of activities, have a solid group of friends but also friends in other "groups" so that way you're not friendless if your friends decide to ditch you, and be yourself! And Instagram and iPhones and snapchat aren't necessarily bad things, but spending too much time on them/letting them consume your life IS.

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Anonymous wrote:When do most kids start getting driver's licenses? When I was a kid, everyone was at the DMV the first day they were eligible.

Depends. Most of my friends who live in more car-centric areas got them as soon as they could. Others, who live in areas where they can walk to mostly everywhere they need to go or metro, got them later. But mostly everyone I knew had their license before age 18, even if they didn't drive often.

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Anonymous wrote:Is there a strong STEM focus at your school (repeat question as on the other thread)?

Kind of. I'd say our English department is the strongest and most recognized, but there are plenty of opportunities for STEM as well.

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Do your parents trust you too much? Or not enough?

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Anonymous wrote:Do your parents trust you too much? Or not enough?

Yeah, they trust me about the perfect amount. I could probably get away with a lot of stuff, but I'm not really a bad kid per se, so I don't. But I'm sure if I were bad, they would be more strict or trust me less.

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Anonymous wrote:Do your parents trust you too much? Or not enough?

Yeah, they trust me about the perfect amount. I could probably get away with a lot of stuff, but I'm not really a bad kid per se, so I don't. But I'm sure if I were bad, they would be more strict or trust me less.

^^What kind of stuff are you talking about?

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I was very shy growing up and had a very small number of friends even though I knew many people from playing on sports teams. I didn't "hangout" after school or on weekends with other kids - I always worked. Looking back I think this was my way of hiding that I didn't really have anyone one to hang out with.

When do kids drop the one-on-one playdates and hangout in groups?

When is a good age to drop a kid off at the mall with a few other kids?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do your parents trust you too much? Or not enough?

Yeah, they trust me about the perfect amount. I could probably get away with a lot of stuff, but I'm not really a bad kid per se, so I don't. But I'm sure if I were bad, they would be more strict or trust me less.

^^What kind of stuff are you talking about?

Drinking, partying, etc.