Pros And Cons Of Being An American Teenager

A strong family life, faith, and ambition characterize my development. A lot of who I am now can be attributed to the manner in which my parents raised me. I grew up in a devout Mormon household, so from a young age my parents instilled values of love, honesty, and kindness.

To me personally I feel like to be an American means to have privileges, rights, and freedom. We might not all be perfect in the way of having everything we want , but it is one of the only countries to have rights given to people of different raises and gender. America does not have does not have a very good amount of poverty. But instead we have our own personal choices given to us by the people who fought and passed away for our freedom that we have today. Being an american means to go beyond yourself to create your own legacy, and to not give up until you achieve your goal.

Everyone has a different way of living and a different personality, and a lot of it has to do with how a person was brought up and their background. The person that I am today has a lot to do with my family's impact, the people I hung out with, the type of home I lived in, and the community I was raised in. There was a lot of lessons to be learned, but I was able to stick through them, and carry on with my life to the point where I am now.

I grew up in Pakistan with a diverse culture around me. Before moving to the U.S., the city I grew up in was a blend of people who lived there because of their jobs, education and business purposes. I learned that poverty, marginalization and violence, neither had a religion nor selects people of a specific faith to attack them. This made me devote myself to the church and its programs to serve all children of God spreading the good news of Jesus Christ and fighting for social justice against the systemic evil in the world.

People inspire me. The people who want to do well and make others feel good about themselves. For example, feminists who want everyone to have respect and the same civil rights regardless of gender, anti-bullying clubs, suicide prevention hotlines, and African American women who embrace the color of their skin and hair.

Most people would guess that a young teen like myself would be influenced the most by the hippest artist of today,the latest movie star, or maybe the team who designed the latest iPhone. Though they are very inspiring, I have been influenced by someone who is not in the twenty first century, yet his legacy and great contributions will go on for centuries. This individual is Charles Drew. Drew was an African American physician and medical researcher who made life changing developments in the medical field. He studied blood transfusions, developed effective techniques for blood storage, and applied his knowledge to develop a blood bank. Charles Drew is most inspiring to me because he was passionate, selfless, courageous,and stood

Way back in 1776 the people of the colonies decided to fight for what they wanted and they took a stand and fought against the odds, and from that moment the american spirit was born. Although Americans may have a bad reputation,Being an American means to be a free individual, have a voice and being patriotic.

Being an American is something I’m proud of, I have a lot more freedom than other countries. The Declaration of independence was declared on July 4th, 1776 and ever since then the government has only gotten better. Some of the reason the government has gotten better is, we have to ability to vote, and the government is making decisions and is projecting the rights for the citizens.

Don't be afraid to change because change only leads to a new beginning. Is there really such thing as freedom, how would you react if you could go somewhere without being judged and you can be who you are? America is simply a place where there is freedom. It's your choice if you want to take the freedom or not. To be an American means to believe in yourself and that you want to believe in.

Everyone has encountered an individual in their life that that has greatly influenced them to be the person they are today. Some will find it is through direct family members, friends, or a public figure. In my own life, that individual is musician and poet Alex Turner. He has influenced me in a number of ways including; inspiring me to take writing seriously, introducing me to new literature, and teaching me the art of thinking before speaking.

Given that the population of the United States is a very large number, I’m sure there are many, many different opinions on what it means to be American, not to mention the amount of people outside the United States that also have their own opinions of our country. To be American means many things, but above all, in my opinion, being an American divides into two categories: a person’s emotions about the country, and a person’s state of being based on living in that country. These two categories have many different adjectives that fall underneath them.

There are a variety of factors that play a part in what makes us unique. Whether it be where we are from, our family, or religious beliefs, everyone is different in their own way. For me, I was raised in Glendale Arizona and went to a small private high school. Over the past eighteen years, I became very familiar with streets, stores, and houses so there will always be a part of me in my hometown. However, Christianity had a huge impact on making me the person I am today. Growing up in a non-denominational environment has definitely had an influence on how I live my everyday life. Overall, my background played an immense role when making the decision of choosing Arizona State University.

One person I personally know that inspires me a lot is my father. My father has always been very involved in my life and had a very positive impact on who I have become. He came to the United States when he was eleven years old with nothing. The English language was foreign to him and everything was being risked. The comfort of being in a place you have been all your life and having friends and family surrounding you was gone. Yet his parents knew this was what was best for him, so they brought him over. Things were not easy for my father and some of my family members either. They all lived crammed up in a one bedroom apartment. However, they were not discouraged. My father fought and fought for what he wanted to achieve. I admire him greatly because of how hard working he is. Everything he has accomplished today was thanks to his amazing work ethic. This is what really makes me want to be like him. If I am able to strive and fight like he did, especially with my studies, I have faith I will achieve all I want.

The person that was the source of my inspiration was Dr. Wayne Dyer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and received his Ed.D degree in counseling from Wayne State University. In his early career begins he started as a professor of counselor education at St. John´s University; he focused primarily in motivational speaking techniques. After a few years he started then writing books about his theories becoming really famous, and then building a successful career with lecture books, series of audiotapes and PBS programs.

Over time, there have been several people who have influenced various aspects of my life, based on their personal characteristics, accomplishments, and values. I have been privileged to have had numerous teachers and professors who I respect for their patience and intelligence. There are artists that have inspired me by their natural talents and original creativity. I value many political leaders, who have inspired me by their contributions to society, and their ability to change our futures. Of all the people I have encountered in my life, the person I admire most is my father.