Teens my age are usually stressed over a number of things. Such as, getting accepted to colleges, worrying about maintaining a job, staying in relationships, and all of the responsibilities their parents lay on them. I'm not saying that I don't have these same pressures placed upon myself, I just feel like I am one of Epicurus' own. Epicurus was a philosopher who thought that the goal of one's life was to live for pleasure. Please don't misunderstand me; I'm not trying to paint a picture of laziness.
As everyone knows stress can be a very dangerous thing. We've all heard about the stories of teens who under the pressures to succeed have taken their lives. Most of these stories I hear, are about teens that have everything going for them. You know the type: top of the class, accepted to great colleges, and star athletes.
I just don't see the need to pile all of these responsibilities upon myself at one time. I prefer to take care of my responsibilities in an accordingly manner.......

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Title: Stress
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