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bolan14, on Mar 26, 2009 - 00:18, said:
I don't know how IB is internationally, that is how IBers behave overseas or in other places. I go to an IB school in Miami, Florida, and I'm sure much like everywhere else in the world there are crazy party go-ers and dumb girls who fall for the indecent guys. It's like you respect someone for their intelligence, getting high marks w.e, but then you find out what he/she does whether it is smoke or drink on the weekends. Is it just me or is there any decent people left on this earth. Morality and ethics walk straight out the door, and a vacuum is made for cheating, frivilous partying, gratuitous sex, recreational drug and alchohol use.
Not to be a prick because I am probably a hypocrit because I may be part of some of these things. But it just seems it became so hard to find decent people, a girl who will save herself for someone who is worth it, and a guy who will understand the meaning of sex as not something completely recreational. I shouldn't be one to talk because ive fallen victim to alot of the things im condemning, but I guess i just hope the general population that will be the leaders of tomorrow will be smarter than me. Any way post your thought or frustrations, send me to hell if you feel the need to tell me that it is a persons right to do what they please, or buttress my opinion.
I personally think that decency in todays kids have left but somehow we can find a medium where we can party and then reach 7's on IB exams.
Not to be a prick because I am probably a hypocrit because I may be part of some of these things. But it just seems it became so hard to find decent people, a girl who will save herself for someone who is worth it, and a guy who will understand the meaning of sex as not something completely recreational. I shouldn't be one to talk because ive fallen victim to alot of the things im condemning, but I guess i just hope the general population that will be the leaders of tomorrow will be smarter than me. Any way post your thought or frustrations, send me to hell if you feel the need to tell me that it is a persons right to do what they please, or buttress my opinion.
I personally think that decency in todays kids have left but somehow we can find a medium where we can party and then reach 7's on IB exams.
My dear fellow IB student,
It is very understandable that you feel discouraged by the behaviors of some of your friends This occurs all over the world. What I believe should be taken into consideration is this: activities such as drinking/partying, smoking, and teenage-sex are all average behaviors. It is absolutely okay to feel let down when you discover that peers whom you respect behave in this way, but it is also important to recognize that these behaviors say very little about character. Character is the most important factor that should be considered if you are going to pass judgement on another. Just remember that although drinking, smoking, and sex may not be things that you decide to do, it doesn't meant that the people who are doing them are bad people. It also doesn't meant that these same people have bad work-ethics.
One of the values of the IB Learner Profile is "Open-Minded". Let us now take a moment to read what the IB Learner Profile says about this value:
"Open-minded
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience."
It is beneficial to always keep this value in mind, especially when thinking of people from school. There are some individuals who are in need of more hands-on experience in order to learn and grow, and others who are in need of less. Many of your friends who are engaging in drinking, smoking, and sex will learn from their experiences in some way or another. My suggestion would be to try as much as possible to keep an open mind about these people. Maybe they are good people who decide that doing the listed activities is fun? Maybe some of them aren't that great of people? The point is, judge your peers by their character- "how they are as a person."
Another thing you may want to consider is your location. Is Miami, Florida a place where the previously mentioned behaviors are common among teenagers and high school students? In other words, is Miami a big party town? Many may answer "yes" to this question.
I hope that this has been helpful. Thank you for your time and for posting this interesting bit. May Peace be with you all.
