Interviewing Hanaa

Interview with Hanaa (Age 16)

What does 'being a teenager' mean for you?

Having fun, think, free, imagine, live in fantasy, dream a lot, have friends, and learn life by experiences.

Are you enjoying your life as a teenager? Why?

Yes, because even I make a mistake, it doesn't become really big one, so I learn big things from little mistakes, and I can be free.

Is there anything that you get influenced more after you become a teenager?

I think friends influenced me the most...

How would you define your teenager life?

Having fun, being imaginative, learning :)

Is there anything that has changed after you became a teenager?

Many things have changed. I started to see things from other side that I have never seen before.

What should a teenager do in order to enjoy his/her life?

They should let their emotions be and try to find how to manage their emotions.

Do you often feel emotional changes? When and why?

I feel a lot of emotional changes. There is no reason when I become emotional or change my emotion suddenly.

Have you ever thought of trying bad things (ex. committing suicide, smoking, etc)? Why?

Yes, once. But I think it often happens to teenagers. Teenagers can be interested in those bad things, BUT they shouldn't go further than curiosity.

What is the most important thing in your life? why?

My future, because it is my rest of all my life. ^^

Adolescence is a time to be prepared to become an adult. Are you prepared enough?

NO! I think I still need more experiences

Any comments you would like to make about being a teenager?

Do everything you want to do during your teenager time!