High school Quote by Emery Lord
““Sometimes I think everyone should be handed a manual for this stuff when they turn fourteen. That seems like a good age. Starting high school. Staring at the business end of your childhood, when you have to start growing up. So maybe the school should distribute a book called The Field Guide for Broken People. Between Vivi and me alone, we could write a bunch of chapters. Dead Dad. No Dad. Despondent Mom. Flaky Mom. But each broken person is different, and there is no right way for everyone. Just a lot of wrong ways.””
About This Quote
A teenage guide could help navigate the confusing transition to adulthood, acknowledging diverse family struggles and the lack of a universal solution.
In simple terms: A guide for teens could help with growing up and family issues.
Key Takeaway
Provide supportive resources for teens.
Themes
adolescence
family
growth
mental health
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
reflective
empathetic
When to use this quote
- high school
- family counseling
- peer support groups
Key Concepts
identity
resilience
guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we tailor support for diverse teen experiences?
- What role should schools play in emotional education?
A Different Perspective
One guide cannot address every individual's unique challenges.
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