From the developing state of adolescence to adulthood the question ‘what do you want to be when you’re older’ becomes more frequently asked and daunting, as in reality that question will soon become an answer. This query isn’t always easy to answer as there are many paths we can take in life which will lead you into many different directions, however, choosing the path you want to take can be very difficult. A plethora of emotions dictate the verdicts of what us, as students, chose to make in life. Alongside the status quo of what social media entails us teenagers to be. A challenging individual with an exciting and exhilarating way of life. The hardest part about growing up is letting go of what you were used too and moving on with something you’re not.

Burdens and anxieties regarding grades and levels are also of importance this day and age, as these tend to be compared among peers. Creativity creates courage. So not only are students facing social pressures from peers yet are also expected to perform well upon exams. Five years of learning boils down to one exam, which raises the question of fairness. Personal lives can affect performance rates. Even the most minor depictions can impact our future. From high grade boundaries to unrealistic material and context enveloped within the exams.

Life consists of many different challenges that everyone must face when growing up, from the first day of school to an initial job interview, each step taken will dictate where you end up in life. Parents and authority figures also have an immense envisagement of what our life will end up like. From an early age they make primary decisions that impact us in a subconscious manner. Nonetheless, pressures are not always a negative factor. They may entice us to make the right decisions among society or steer us in the direction of positive outcomes and opportunities.

Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional.