“Teenagers Really do Know the Meaning of Christmas" by Samantha Glashaw
Most people think that teenagers are shallow, dramatic, self-absorbed, hormone driven creatures. But we are not, really. We do have our own personalities and souls underneath all that attitude.
Yesterday one of my good friend’s house burnt down and all of her belongings and her family’s things disappeared in a flash, along with all of their Christmas decorations and presents. The household consisted of my 14 year-old friend, her 16 and 17 year-old brothers and their parents. All of them are popular, well known and well liked at our small school.
Well the day that the fire happened I was in fourth period goofing off with some friends when the substitute teacher told us about the fire and that they were taking up a collection for a ‘relief fund’. Most people would think that a room full of selfish, rude, loud and self centered teenagers would turn their noses up at actually giving money of all things to another person.
This room of obnoxious teenagers sure did fill up that cup very quickly. By the time it made its way all around the room it was overflowing with cash. Cash that could have very well have bought a soda, bag of chips or even a Christmas present for a boyfriend or girlfriend.
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