High school students stay single and positive
In today’s society, the classic stereotype of high school students flying through one relationship after another is a hard one to break. However, there is still the minority core of students that are avoiding the drama and complications of being involved in a high school relationship. For a variety of reasons that range from religious beliefs to being just lousy at getting a date, these students are waiting until after graduation to start anything serious.
“I just don’t think it is very important,” senior Ashton Stott said. “I think high school is a time for you to figure out who you are without dealing with a relationship.”
While not getting a head start on the whole dating game may be seen as a detriment later in life, having a mate is not really necessary for a meaningful life. Many successful adults are without a significant other and seem none the worse for the wear. Even among the halls of Ames High School, one can find the occasional teacher who is lacking a spouse.
“It feels OK,” teacher Charlie Ripley said. “I have more freedom then other people my age as far as where my money and time go.”
However, it is not uncommon to hear a negative comment from time to time when someone stays single throughout high school. Many people view the lack of a significant other as a serious detriment to an individual.
“Single people are the bane of our existence,” junior Chris Jenks said. “They don’t do anything to help our society.”
The integrity of staying single until the beginning of college is a noble pursuit despite what the naysayers may think. Whatever course one may choose to take, it should not be dismissed by a third party who does not know their situation. Being single is just as much of a viable high school lifestyle as having to look after a girl/boy friend.
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