What Advice Would You Give Your 13 Year Old Self?

If only you knew then what you know now! What advice would you give to your 13 year old self today? Would your words be chock full of wisdom? Take these 10 quiz questions and find out!
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Question 1/10

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Did you get along with your parents as a teen?
Yes, we got along very well!
We had our fair share of fights.
We got along well most of the time.
We were always fighting!

Question 2/10

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How would you describe your thirteen year old self?
Nerdy
Popular
Artistic
Shy
Confident

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What kind of activities were you interested in back in the day?
Sports
Band/music
Art
Service/volunteer
Hanging out with my friends

Question 4/10

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Who did you look up to the most?
My parents
My siblings
My friends
My teachers
Celebrities

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What would be most embarrassing to you?
Failing or letting others down.
Slipping in front of my crush.
Having toilet paper stuck to my shoe.
Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.
Not having a date to a function or dance.

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Where did you spend Friday nights as a teen?
At home in my room.
At a friend's house.
At football games or sporting events.
At the movies.
Getting into trouble.

Question 7/10

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As an adult, you wish you could....
Freeze time.
Travel more.
Find love.
Make more money.
Get some recognition.

Question 8/10

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Describe your thirteen year old style:
Flashy
Weird
Preppy
Goth
Comfortable

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What do you wish you were better at?
Flirting
Making people laugh
Figuring out what I want
Dressing for the weather

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Did you enjoy going to school?
Yes, I loved school.
It was okay most of the time.
I hated school.
If you could go back and give your 13 year old self some life advice, you'd tell them to stop trying to grow up so fast! When you're young, all you want to do is be an adult. Only once you reach adulthood do you realize that you should have savored being young. You'd tell your 13 year old self not to rush, but to enjoy the process of growing up. Sure, the teen years are hard, but they definitely have their moments.

Stop Trying To Grow Up So Fast.

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If you could go back and give your 13 year old self some life advice, you'd tell them that they're not going to be for everyone. So often, our 13 year old selves just want to to be liked. This means often trying to fit into someone else's standard of what's "cool." In reality, you now realize no one is going to be liked by everyone. You'd love to tell your 13 year old self that they won't be for everyone, but all that really matters is their friends and family!

You're Not Going To Be For Everyone.

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If you could go back and give your 13 year old some life advice, you'd remind them that it's okay to ask for help. Thirteen year olds are stubborn. They think they know everything. Even when they get in a bind, they don't want to ask for help. You wish you could tell your 13 year old self that asking for help isn't weakness or defeat, it's often the bravest thing you can do. When times are hard, reach out and find a helping hand.

It's Okay To Ask For Help.

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If you could go back and give your 13 year old self some advice, you'd tell them to appreciate being single. So much of the teen years involves trying to couple up or lusting after a crush. In reality, this is a great time to just appreciate being young, hanging with friends, and doing what makes you happy. You'd love to tell your 13 year old self that they have the rest of their adult lives to find true love. For now, they should just focus on having fun!

Appreciate Being Single .

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If you could go back and give your 13 year old self some life advice, you'd remind them that they're perfect just as they are. The teen years can be awkward and cumbersome. After all, it's when we come into our own and truly evolve. You'd love to remind 13 year old you that these years are their becoming. There will be braces and awkward school photos. Bad outfit choices and weird hobbies. They don't need to change or fit in to some mold. At 13 you were perfect and you still are.

You're Perfect Just As You Are.

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