How To Enjoy Your Teenage Years

It’s the little things that count

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At times you want to grow up so bad. You can’t wait to do what you want, when you want. But here’s the thing: you’ll never be a teenager again.

This is one of the coolest times of your life. Don’t be so hung up on growing up that you miss out on the joy of being a teen.

This is your time to figure out who you are and what you like. To start speaking your mind and standing on your own feet. Ready to have a blast? Jump right in:

Embrace your new body
Look in the mirror and love your new body. Delight in your breasts, thighs, and yes even your period, it’s totally natural and special too. . You are beautifully made. High five, girl!

Invest in good friends
Say no to fake friends all the way or those who make you feel bad about yourself. This is the time to find the people who care about you and build friendships that can last a lifetime. Look for the people who accept you and respect your opinions. They’ll have your back and you should have theirs too.

Remember, love can be fun
Dating is a normal part of growing up. It’s okay to be with someone who really likes you and treats you right. In fact, it can be very exciting. Let loose and have fun.

Don’t be scared to dream big
Your dreams are valid. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Do you want to own a business? Find a cure for cancer? Fly a plane someday? Go for it! With hard work and determination, you can do it.

Laugh out loud and stay silly
Don’t take everything too seriously. When you fall down, get up and laugh. Remember something funny? Let it all out. Moments like this make life worth it.

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Good

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

Nice one

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Great

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That's kinda fun.Thanks big sis

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I LOVE this article

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Beautiful

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great am going to enjoy my teenage

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Pls Can I Have A Boyfriend At 16

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getting a boyfriend is more about maturity than age

So true, getting a boyfriend is more of maturity than age, it's about you getting ready for all it comes with and finding the right person.

At Esther, are you ready for it? Ask yourself the question

Hi

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HI

When my teen days are over i'll luk back n smile indeed i'm Antisipating. ........ my teen dayz

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Hy

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hi

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be free for adventurous events.

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Hey Big Sis!. Feeling kinda down 2day, my friends fone's screen got broken becoz of me and my orda friend. She na said we will have to pay for it, she knows I don't have any money to pay for it but she was like "tell ur mom, my mom will not repair the fone 4 me " all those plenty talks and all that . What should I do???. Is she a real friend???. She doesn't understand d situation I'm in... ︶︿︶(╯︵╰,)

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Hey Itx_queenannie! Thanks for the comment. So sorry for what you are going through right now. The fact that she wants you to pay for her broken screen doesn't mean that she is a bad friend. If she could afford to fix the phone, she could have done it and that is why she is insisting on you both fixing it. She may even get into trouble at home for the screen. What you can do is to first apologise to her and then tell her to give you some time to gather money to fix the phone. You should also tell your mum or another trusted adult so that it doesn't come as a shock to them when and if they find out. Do not get so worked up, we all make mistakes. We hope this helps

Hello Big sis. What i'm i supposed to do if i'm not given that freedom to have fun as a teenager? Kem

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Hey Kem! Thanks for the comment. You can have fun all by yourself. Sometimes, you do not have to go out to have fun. The first thing you can do is to embrace yourself and learn more about yourself. Look in the mirror, appreciate your growth and pay attention to the changes in your body. You can also think and plan your future, read, learn and explore your creativity. These are some of the things you can do to enjoy your teenage years. Since you do not have the freedom, make the best of it yourself. We hope this helps

hey big sister I have been reading and every thing is quite helpful

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Hey babybassey101! We are glad you find this helpful. Thanks for sharing this comment. Feel free to share this with your friends.

Hey big sis what shuld I do to have a big butt

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Hey prexy! Thanks for the comment. The size of your butt is hormonal and there is little you can do about it. What you need to do is to learn to love your body the way it is. See the beauty in the size of your butt too. This will also help in boosting your confidence. The little you can do is to do exercises that are centred around the butt e.g squats. Please note that you have to be consistent to make this work. We hope this helps

don't be ashamed girly i also gat a very big butt like you that i'm always afraid of walking too fast.some idiots tried to bodyshame me but being brave i shun them down.having big butt is not a disease and we can't kill ourselves because of some idiots.girl be proud of your body

What type of food should I eat to enhance my bodily fatty tissues so that I can develop big breast

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Hey Sonia! Thanks for the comment. The size of your breast is hormonal and cannot be influenced by what you eat. The truth is that not everyone can have big breasts. Some people are naturally wired to have small breasts. What you need to do is to learn to love your body and appreciate it the way it is. The size of your breast should not determine your confidence level. We hope this helps

I'm avin problem wit my relationship life nd everytin seems complicated. The guy i'm wit luvs nd i do too buh dere re barriers hindering us frm being togeda. He's ripe for marriage and his parents re on his neck, while i'm stil young nd nt ready for marriage. It hurt to let him go. Pls big sis wat can we do to hlp d situation?

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Hey christyatm! Thanks for the comment. The decision is up to you to make but really, you are not ready for marriage and so there is little you can do. It can hurt but the truth is that not every relationship will lead to marriage. Stay focused on your goals, we hope this helps

i dnt have a girl friend but have one, havn't seen any

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big sis,i love to play with my classmates and people started gossiping dat am forcing myself into a boy.All my explanation to them was in vain and i lyk having a good,big sis am fed up,pls help me.

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Hey olex! Thanks for the comment. The best you can do is to explain to them and it is up to them to believe you. You cannot force them to believe that you have nothing to do with the boy. We understand how frustrating it can be. Maybe you should reduce the way you play with the particular boy. It could be that it is the way you play with him that is making them suspicious. We do not mean that you should act differently from now on, you can just try to play in a general way when with him. We hope this helps

Gud evening big sis, m new here but I really really do appreciate ur efforts and d way u respond to issues affecting young people

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Hey vivaciouspreshy! Welcome to Springster! We live for comments like this. Thanks a lot for the kind words and we are glad that you like the work we do here. Please feel free to comment, read stories and invite your friends. Remember that everyone is a Springster. We hope this helps

Hey big sist.. I'm fifteen and I've been dating my boyfriend for sometime now and nw his family is moving far away and I believe I love him.l know he loves me too.. please what should I do

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Hey Despacito! Thanks for the comment. There is not much you can do about this situation. We understand how sad this can be but the good news is that you can still make it work. How? Constant communication. You both need to always be in touch through calls, texts, chats and even video calls. This way, you won't feel like there is some form of distance between you two. The only way this can work is if you both are intentional about it. We hope this helps

Hi big sis am new here,been a teenager is fun but we are not allow to do wat we want why?

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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment and welcome to Springster. You are not allowed to do what you want because you are still young and you have a lot to learn. You can see this as you receiving guidance from your family members and those around you. Sometimes, what you want is not what you need and also not always the best for you. This is why you have parents and guidance (and big sister too). This is a phase and a good time for you to learn and grow. Don't be in a hurry to leave this stage, you will have enough freedom in no time but you have to be fully prepared for it. We hope this helps

Yes We Teens Are Meant To Enjoy Our Teen Age Nd I Also Want To Enjoy My Teen Age But I Cant Bcos Dere Is No Privacy Gosh

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Hey Oyin! We totally understand how you feel. Almost every teenager feels that way. Life is in stages and phases. This is a phase that we all through (yes, even big sister). There will be a time that you will have all the freedom your want. However, it is the training you get now that will guide you on how to use that freedom when it comes. Don't feel sad or frustrated, enjoy this phase while it lasts okay? We hope this helps

Hey Oyin! We totally understand how you feel. Almost every teenager feels that way. Life is in stages and phases. This is a phase that we all through (yes, even big sister). There will be a time that you will have all the freedom your want. However, it is the training you get now that will guide you on how to use that freedom when it comes. Don't feel sad or frustrated, enjoy this phase while it lasts okay? We hope this helps

i want to enjoy my teen age my own way... but my parents wants to keep me incommunicado. dey want me off social media nd dats where most fun lies.... wat shud i du

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Hey Flawqween! Thanks for the comment. You are not alone in this. A lot of teenagers are currently going through this and even big sister has gone through this. Your parents are only trying to protect you the best way they can. You will get to a point where you will get all the freedom you can imagine. Just see this as a phase and this phase will surely pass. Another thing that can help is to try to gain the trust of your parents. If they do not trust you, they will not freely allow you to be on such platforms. Also, there is fun everywhere and not just on social media so try to see other possibilities and options around you. We hope this helps

Big sister tanks for being at hw back,may u live long for us!!

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Thanks for ur advice for us, with ur thougth we may be the best,may God lift u higher in jesus name...

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Hey Karley! We are glad you enjoy it here and amen to your prayers. Thanks a lot

Thanks alot big sister for ur wonderful advise we all love u this group is were all girl need to be I can really see the useful and d reason why my friend asked me to join

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Hey Viviana! Thanks for the comment. You are very welcome and we are glad you enjoy it here. Comments like these make us want to do more. Thank you very much and a special thanks to your friend for inviting you here. We love you girlie!

made me laugh! i do it all the time except the dating part

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Not really clear Arizona... Try and explainciate more dear.

Dis is true nd I hope Dis will truly help me not only me but d whole world. Thanks Springsteen for Dis word of advice

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Hey Ahneeka! Thanks for the comment. We are glad you find this useful. We will love to reach out to more people and you can do that by sharing this post with your friends. Thanks for this amazing feedback.

Thanks alot

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tanks alot would really lik to put it in action

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I love to hangout with my friends and have fun.

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hey fellow teens and friends I went to a student and youth programme some weeks ago and I decided to share what I learnt with you guys. the theme of the programme is THe DEW OF YOUR YOUTH psalm 110:3 our teen year is a precious part of our life so we need to live it wisely and we should not waste it for meaningless things it's the time for us to invite God our father and creator into our life to guide us and resist temptations if you waste this part of ur life you would regret it. Joseph was blessed by God because he nevered waste his youthful age even when Portiphar's wife lured him to immortality but Dinah his sister losted her virginity and lose God's blessings in her life Genesis 34:1-31 my friends please spend ur teen years wisely to avoid regret and God would bless u am also a teen like u am Chrissie thanks springster for this opportunity to share this message remain bless

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Thanks

Gratitude

i dnt really do hav friends bt my phone is only gat nw nd its my new buddy..so dat mean i enjoy being online nd lyk chatin wit friends

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u and I are on the same category but my is a bit different cause am only allowed on this amazing forum,hi.

been a teenager can be fun when you are at least given a little freedom in fundamental human right their is right to movement right to speech so of use teenagers are not allowed to exercise them big sister for me that is not the way to protect a teenager because when someone is allowed to explore that person would learn things that can help her in future but if a is not allow to know some certain things they are supposed to know in their community and they don't know it(a robbery incident is happening in that community) then her parents then forgot to tell what is happening and when she was sent to place something bad then happen to her their own story would be if I had known,no parent that is not the way what I wrote about was something that happened to a girl but know she is free this happened some years back but now she is going and thing that she has encounter with she would tell her senior sister then she would tell her parents and they will advice her and now it's helping them.please parents that is not protection for me I just want it to stop for good we are not happen.

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

hi big sis,my friend likes a boy very mush I don't it was a crush then I discovered it was not a crush and she even told me that she likes him and I think he likes her too.big what do you think I should do because a certain day I asked him is it bad for a girl to ask a boy out and he said no and I want my to tell him how she feels because is better for her to speak up than die in silence what should I do.

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Hey jbaby005! Thanks for the comment. This is a personal decision for your friend to make. You both are not even sure if the guy likes her because if he does and as you claim, they both like each other, they will both know at this point. We advise that they both keep talking and get to know each other better. When they get to that point when they are sure of what they want for each other or if they like each other, they will both be able to handle it properly. We hope this helps

being a teen is just like going on adventure, u need 2 go different places, meet new people and live life,especially wen ur 16, bcos sweet 16 comes once in a life time. Enjoy ur teenage life now while it lasts

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Hey am new here am I welcome

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Yes u are

Yeah u are

Please is it right not to have a boyfriend until u finished up ur secondary school level ???

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Hey Beth1! Thanks for the comment. This is a personal decision and it is up to you to make. There is no particular age or time for you to start dating. There are a lot of responsibilities involved in being in a relationship. We hope this helps

thanks Beth1,i would try using that static thanks so much for d advice.

Lolz cutie, happy dat u like de idea

no problem Beth1.Pls let's chat if u are lessbusy.

Lol.... am with u cutie!

thanks 4 giving me some of ur time and sorry for delaying u.

sorry to ask,do u have a BF

Bf is jux a personal decision which occures whenever one is ready...as 4 me am not ready 4 any dating now because am not ready 2 handle any responsible dat come from it....but i have as many friends as....

wow!!!!!! I think I love dat,it is better to stay single than to be in a relationship that is complicated.

Really.....dat's intresting

Pls y do u just like pple,if u have nothing to say just stop typing Pls

I didn't even like them instead i love them, because GOD said we should love our neighbour as ourselves

Hi Beth Pls Read dis article"How to start a conversation with a boy"

Hello. Good evening. I'm new here, I trust I'm welcome here. Read through the article, it tells so much about the TEEN age and how it's meant to be enjoyed, a nice one. But I think I have sth personal to share concerning this. From my own view and experience I don't think it's advisable for a Teen to be in any intimate relationship with the opposite sex. It's rightly said that there is no specific time to be in a relationship and all that but morally speaking it's not decent. A early teen should be after her academics and God not thinking about the opposite sex. These things result in lack of concentration and all. An average teen is still under the influence of emotions that never last. Come to think of it what should be the end product of dating? Marriage it is, but how many of these teens end in marriage 1% if not none, at the end all they suffer is unwanted heart breaks and damaged emotions. Wasted years. You can imagine how irritating it will be for a girl of 17 years counting the number of numerous boyfriends she has had, before the age of 25 she has become too exposed to the world. ( I'll stop here, it's my own view though. I'm a teenager too, I wish I'll be able to share my experience as a teenage girl in a relationship *Dating* then and how it all ended) Hmmm. #Purpose before propose thanks

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wow! nice idea if you don't mind, i would like to know more about you I have also encountered "infatuation" not "love"

I dont think i really enjoying my teenage year right now😢😢

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I feel just d same way 😢😢 I just hope as I turn 16 it will be better. And for u @floxy bae, ur teenage yrs should be in ur heart not ur age

big sis i need ur help,one boy is asking me out and i do'nt like him what should i do big sis

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

I luv this article, like I always say "when life gives u lemons laugh at it bcos u were already making a smoothie"😂😂😂😂

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

hi everyone .Id like to make friends. Check me out on facebook... I'm Wizzay Chyde Bite on facebook with cardi profile picture.

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joke and sing wit my frnds

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I am just like the laughing medicine in my family i make everyone smile even when one is crying and i love to tell jokes but i don't talk too much

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