r/teenagers • u/Impossible_Proof4193 • 4h ago
Discussion which country would you want to be born in…?
also whats your current country-
r/teenagers • u/YawnMcie • 7d ago
r/teenagers is not a political subreddit, and we never intend to be. However, in this current day and age, it is important for teenagers to discuss such topics. So while we aren't a political subreddt, we don't intend to restrict political posts.
However, it's become quite clear that that same idea of "[not] intending to restrict political posts." also does some harm. We don't currently have any rules surrounding such posts because it was never an intended talking point of this subreddit. This lack of proper guardrails has lead to an influx of falsified news, biased writeups, harmful rhetoric, etc.
Because of this, we're changing a few things.
This flair will be appropriately named Political/Current Events. All submissions that fall under the umbrella of politics, and submissions that reference any notable current event, must assign this flair. Failure to do so will result in post removal.
Of course, to know when to assign that flair, you must know what counts as political. Politics doesn't solely mean government. Some examples of what would be considered political are:
If you feel a post falls under the political umbrella, it probably does. Posts that also touch on certain current events are to be assigned this flair. The two often bleed into each other. Some examples of what would be considered a notable current event are:
With the introduction of a dedicated flair, it allows users to filter out political posts. We've been asked this a bit, so this is a fair middle ground to allow hiding, without totally restricting. On the flipside, it does also allow users to solely filter by political posts, which is a slippery slope. This is where some guardrails are introduced:
From this point on, there'll be a community karma requirement to create or participate under Political/Current Events submissions. We won't share the threshold for obvious reasons, but it isn't egregious. The main purpose behind it is to prevent bad actors with un-established accounts, or some unwanted visitors from r/all from barging in and behaving in an uncivil manner.
Gaining subreddit karma is as easy as participating. It's easier for us to trust that you wont do harm if you show us.
All titles under this umbrella, whether a discussion post or a screenshot of an article must be framed in a neutral manner. Neutality means the title answers simple, factual questions (who, what, where, and when).
Adding subjective adjectives, assigning motives (the why), using loaded language, and/or inserting personal commentary in a post title will violate this rule, leading to a post removal.
Also on the topic of neutrality:
Submissions will need to have a link in the body text or the image caption. This is to do away with unverified instagram screenshots, biased articles, and blatant lies. If referencing something, prove it is real. This also helps users do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
Users often also post events that occurred years ago. While not a "current event", they still typically fall under the umbrella. Providing links to events that occurred at any moment in time, whether current or not, is mandatory. This helps verify legitimacy, and can help inform users on when the issue occurred.
It's nothing high, it's 100% achievable for those who actually want to discuss. This rule is in place to prevent one sentence rage posts and low effort commentary. Writing a few words does not offer enough context, and does not promote any meaningful discussion.
This only applies to text posts. Posts with an attached image aren't affected, often because the image contains enough context. Obviously don't use images to circumvent the word count.
That's all for now. Lot's of big changes that might take time to get used to. They will be in effect right away, and the flair should be visible to users as of now. Some rules will also be updated to reflect this.
Some parts of this may be changed depending on if it's too effective or not effective enough (karma requirements, word counts, automated vs manual checks). Nothing is ever set in stone, as mentioned at the beginning of this post we don't want to unnecessarily restrict political discussions.
Since this is a big change, feel free to leave any thoughts/critiques down below, or via modmail. Of course, please be reasonable with such comments, thank you!
- r/teenagers mod team
r/teenagers • u/Gavin_beast13 • May 03 '25
With a large influx recently of posts showing weird dms please remember that this is NOT allowed on the subreddit as it is against Reddit TOS to do witch hunting. Posting images of DM conversations will lead to you getting banned, even if the person in your DMS is being weird, its still not allowed. So instead please report weird people in your dms directly to Reddit so they can be banned because we cant do anything about it.
Also as a reminder we aren't doing this to protect the weirdos or because we are defending what they are doing, we are simply just enforcing Reddit TOS.
Have a great day/night!
-r/teenagers mod team
r/teenagers • u/Impossible_Proof4193 • 4h ago
also whats your current country-
r/teenagers • u/EasyResort7081 • 6h ago
Guys, I don't understand why everyone makes dating so complicated.
I've spent years conducting extensive research (mostly watching my friends get rejected), and I have finally discovered the ultimate method for getting a girlfriend.
Step 1:
Go up to the girl you like and casually ask:
Excuse me, do you have a pen?
She gives you a pen.
Congratulations.
The relationship has officially begun.
Step 2:
The next time you see her, don't return the pen.
Instead say:
Actually, can I keep this? I've developed an emotional attachment to it.
She will either laugh or call you weird.
Both are signs that she remembers you.
Progress.
Step 3:
If she posts a story, DO NOT reply.
Everyone makes this mistake.
Coffee photo? Ignore it.
Sunset photo? Ignore it.
Her selfie? Definitely ignore it.
Like the story 11 hours later.
Why?
Because women are naturally attracted to uncertainty and questionable decision-making.
Step 4:
One random day, walk up to her and ask:
Do you know me?
Obviously she'll say yes.
Then just nod and say:
Good. I know you too.
And walk away.
Do not explain.
Mystery is important.
Step 5:
Eventually she'll ask:
Why are you so weird?
This is where most guys panic.
Don't.
Just look at her seriously and say:
Character development.
Then leave.
Never elaborate.
Step 6:
One day, sit across from her in the college canteen.
Don't say anything.
Just eat your samosa.
If she asks:
Why are you sitting here?
Say:
I was hungry.
That's it.
She'll finally understand that you're different from other guys.
You have ambitions.
Step 7 — THE FINAL MOVE:
At the end of the semester, text her:
Hey, btw thanks for the pen.
She'll probably reply:
What pen?
And that's when you'll know...
The plan has worked perfectly.
Because now both of you are confused.
And apparently, that's what modern dating is.
Thank me later, boys.
Suggestions are welcome.
r/teenagers • u/Miserable-Piglet9008 • 2h ago
Not only did she graduate with a medical doctorate, but also a creative writing master's degree. People like her show that disabilities do not define.
She graduated in July and is now specialising in palliative care.
r/teenagers • u/Decent-Double-4738 • 2h ago
If u don't know who they are they are the menendez brothers. They went to jail for killing their parents but for a good reason. Their dad would sa them but the mother wouldn't do anything. Their father was absolutely disgusting. He abused them sexualy( from ages 6 to 18) , physically and mentally. They were sentenced to 50 years in jail because the lawyers argued that they only did it to get money from their parents.
If u want more info watch the documentary on Netflix or watch their court cases. I just explained it a bit. There is so much more things I didn't say on here so I recommend researching about them yourself.
Eric and lyre deserve so much more .
Edit: sorry for how uneducated I am by making it sound like I was starting gender wars and bringing up gender and for the horrible title.
r/teenagers • u/FoundSnoo • 17h ago
r/teenagers • u/vibeyjohn • 13h ago
September is Mental Health Awareness Month and I feel like it’s immensely vital to speak about this among teenagers.
r/teenagers • u/Ok_Box_4662 • 11h ago
For context, he is racist, transphobic, homophobic, sexist, a Nazi, and ableist. I don't agree with his views at all and I want him to stop it. This is not a joke btw
r/teenagers • u/Beneficial_Mousse568 • 10h ago
She is a politician in the AfD, a far right party in germany, she's against the LGBTQ, doesn't like immigrants doesn't agree on homosexuals adopting children, but the strangest thing is that she's dating a woman named Sarah Bossard a Swiss-American actress, and also has two children with her
r/teenagers • u/Aster_Katt • 4h ago
STOP HURTING MEN!! It breaks my sad little heart to see the world treat guys this way 😢 they deserve better than being expected to pay for every single date, bottle up their feelings, and live without the comfort of being cuddled by their best friend
If you are a guy and you're reading this just now not ALL of us are like that, some of us value basic respect and are really really nice!!!!
Sorry guys... I-I just get so emotional when it comes to decency to men. It's just how I was raised... (5'3 btw)
r/teenagers • u/Distinct_Strain_8062 • 16h ago
(IMO)
A ton of people died.
On that day alone, 343 firefighters lost their lives trying to help those who were trapped. They didn’t know if they would make it out. They helped everyone they could.
Most everybody who was above the impact zone was trapped. There are photos of people jumping out the windows because its the much quicker and painless death rather than burning alive.
Thats not even mentioning the pentagon attack and flight 93, where they literally semi-took back control the plane to crash it into the ground, therefore saving countless other lives. They knew they were probably going to die. It’s horrible but it’s probably one of the bravest things you can do in my opinion. Not a single person on flight 93 survived.
Everybody who died had people who cared about them. It’s semi just disrespectful imo at the end of the day to joke about it (specifically the jokes that take it too far)
edit: i’m not trying to say that humor isn’t subjective or people can think different things are funny. i’m not trying to say its strictly a US thing and that i don’t care about other tragedies elsewhere. i do kinda understand most of the jokes its poking fun at people like osama bin laden. i’m just saying personally i feel as if some people make some jokes that just kind of go to far
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r/teenagers • u/Specialist-Main9191 • 1h ago
Are you cooked?
r/teenagers • u/DCblitz-notadocter • 2h ago
r/teenagers • u/Kqapibara • 1h ago
So, yesterday i (13m)was texting with that girl (13f)who im best friends with... and she randomly confessed to me. Im honestly in shock.
r/teenagers • u/Silly_gamer123 • 5h ago
English is not my first language so I’m sorry if this is structured badly or is confusing. I live in the Middle East and i never felt such a surreal feeling like i do when i look at the dark clouds in the sky from that oil factory, it got hit by the Houthis missiles last night at 1AM I think.
When I went to school and saw the dark clouds, I felt a strange feeling that I NEVER had before in my entire life. I felt so small and insignificant like in such a weird way, I felt sad but not normal sad, like I felt it being inevitable sadness, not the sadness you normally feel. That sadness was a small part, but it felt so weirdly hard not to cry, the dark clouds it’s so different when you see it in video, compared to real life because the reality hits fast and immediate. I was cheered up a bit in class since weirdly enough, not lot of my classmates or teachers seemed to bothered, but the row I sit on has basically every classmate who sits behind me seemingly gone, probably staying home.
My sister was so scared she decided not to go into work today, and I’m thinking of asking my mom if I could stay home the next day and not go to school. From what little research I did on Google, they are only targeting Airports and oil refineries, but that doesn’t stop the thoughts of “what’s stopping them from dropping it directly here? In my home? In my classmates’s homes?”. Worst of all, innocent foreigners and tourists might be stuck here in danger, for something they had no control over. I feel for them, they just wanted a happy time with great memories and now their lives are in danger.
I never once been out of the country, only out of the city, so I feel so stuck here because i don’t think I ever been out of home for too long or for too far. I don’t even think we have the money for it, or be safe enough to even be near one at all.
My only question is “why?”. We all follow the same religion, why would you hurt people who have a similar belief? Why would you possibly ruin families and lives of children? For what? I don’t expect everyone to be buddy buddy but atleast not violence. What if those were your family? Your friends? Your children? I don’t know the full history, but that doesn’t change my question or fear, because the people who are impacted most have NOTHING to do with it, especially children.
I’m trying so hard not to cry, I feel it’s inevitable that this just gonna get worse over time. What hasn’t gone worse when it comes to conflicts like this? I just don’t wanna see people hurt, no matter who they are. But now I have to deal with the reality of this all. I know I’m lucky to not be too close to the area to be negatively affected in any way. But, it’s still so terrifying. What if all I see some years later are just dark clouds? What if it’s not even years later, but months? Weeks? Days?
I don’t wanna see sympathies or prayers, because it’s none of your guys fault and none of you have to apologise for it in anyway whatsoever, I wanna see some jokes and memes if it’s fine. I just wanna be cheered up a bit and try go on with my life and school. Heck, I think I like some dark joke memes too.
Remember to take care and appreciate all you have and yourself, remember to drink water and look in the mirror and say “I look wonderful today”. Regardless of who you are or where you live, regardless of what belief you have. Because you are wonderful
Sorry if it’s too dark, I wanted to put in a dark joke but I’m not much of a comedian.
I think I’m just gonna immerse myself in games and funny videos to avoid the feeling and negativity, maybe occasionally watch the local news but otherwise avoid it.
I want to add, if i don’t respond, it’s probably because i don’t know how to and i don’t want to say the generic “thank you’s”. do know i appreciate all of your responses even if it’s short or not the best!
Edit: had a short call with my older sister, she said it was far away and the only reason i saw it because it was big. I don’t know if i fully believe her, she could be lying to make me feel better. It’s just hard to think it’s far when the smoke seemed so big and high that i almost mistook it for storm clouds or something.
r/teenagers • u/Baby-Bat13 • 22h ago
It wouldn’t even be a problem if they were actually good at writing music but unfortunately all Christian music is pure unfiltered ASS
should I just go listen to ozzy osbourne or sum
Edit- I put on my headphones and listened to MCR anyways
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r/teenagers • u/FlatEmployment378 • 6h ago
It came to me in a dream about a year ago
r/teenagers • u/fashionbabyy • 1h ago
and i wish i was joking gng 💔