Are Teenage Boys Always This Distracting?
I (14F) absolutely love math! I enjoy learning new equations and tackling challenging problems. However, my math class is quite a different story. The boys in my class are always yelling and chatting with each other, which can be incredibly frustrating. I just want to focus and have fun with math, but it seems like my teacher often has to remind them to be quiet and pay attention. Is there a point in high school when guys start to settle down a bit? I just want to enjoy my math class!
Edit: I apologize for generalizing about boys; my observations are based on my experiences in my school, particularly in math class. I know that this behavior isn’t exclusive to boys—girls can be disruptive too. I didn’t mean to offend anyone, and I might be seeing things through a biased lens given my specific classroom dynamics. For example, there’s a kid in my homeroom who thinks it’s funny to use inappropriate language repeatedly, which is also really frustrating.
It’s totally understandable to feel frustrated by the noise and disruption in your class, especially when you’re genuinely interested in math! Group dynamics can definitely vary, and sometimes it seems like certain behaviors are more common among boys in that age group. Maturity levels do differ, and many people tend to mellow out as they grow older—sometimes around late high school, but it can also depend on the individual.
It’s great that you recognize that not all boys (or girls) fit the stereotype. Your passion for math is awesome, and it sounds like you just want a focused environment to thrive in. Have you considered talking to your teacher about the situation? Maybe they could come up with some strategies to help the class maintain a better focus. Hang in there—high school can be challenging socially, but it can also get better!