Why do teens have to have such an intense social life?

I'm a teen, and my friend made a comment that really bugged me. She said: "You have almost no social life". I was like, so what, I'm always so busy with sports and academics and everything else, and besides, building a network of friends isn't on my top priority list. But then she said, "Well you're going to have to build social skills sometimes... I mean... when you get to university you're not going to know what to do". Come on... what's with our society's obsession with as many shallow friends at one time. What's wrong with just having a couple friends and concentrating on other stuff?

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I can assure you social skills ARE important. Just as important as academics and sports to be quite honest. If you cannot present yourself well socially in both casual and professional situations, this can hurt you in your career and personal life.

Listen to your friend. You don't have to have a slew of vapid idiots for friends but shut out the world completely and avoid having a social life. It builds character, professionalism, self-esteem, and respect for yourself and others.

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like it or not, in this country, we need to build a network of "friends." academics and sports will get you far, but having that network will help you go farther! having a social life let's you be comfortable in your own skin when you're not in your element/familiar surroundings. learn how to socialize now and you'll have an easier time connecting with other people later on in life, not necessarily on a personal level, but a professional or amicable level. always remember that unless you are planning on playing sports professionally or attending school all your life, academics and sports will end at some point in your life. making or meeting people?? you will do ALL your life. it's good you're only keeping a few but true friends (thats the same as me) but learn how to meet and be sociable and approachable at the same time. good luck!