I don't know how old you are obviously but it sounds to me you're a lot more mature than the rest of the people in your age category. This is by no means a bad thing, really I have exactly the same thing going on. Except well, I'm a dude haha. You know the ways of the world better than most of the people your age, and that is a good thing. The big problem is, or so I believe, is that a LOT of children get everything thrown into their lap by their parents, and thus the ''child'' in them stays there an awful lot longer than say someone who had to sort things out for him/herself. They just don't understand, and that's no problem. Don't feel like a loner either, because trust me I could be the first to tell you it is very hard to find people that resonate well with your mentality. Heads up and be proud!

A bit much of a rant, but as I started there was no stopping me, haha.

My thought on this is that you shouldn't be so concerned with what others do or don't do. Regardless of what they do, it's best to not focus on the faults and shortcomings of others. God says that we should be kind to others, forgiving them if they do something that's wrong. At the end of the day it doesn't matter what they do or don't do - all that matters is that you're happy with your own actions and who you are. Forgive them and do everything you can to get along with them.

"And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you." Eph 4:32

"If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all." Rom 12:18

My opinion? I think you are envious .

Having a mature personality is not how much you judge the people around you, it's having an understanding that comes with age and/or experience.

I'm not exactly sure where you are getting at with this post, but it sounds like a form of compensation. You said it yourself, that you feel like a loner. When someone is the outsider looking in, it's not too uncommon to justify it. Heck it's very common to antagonize others while doing so.

So when I say that you are envious, I don't mean anything bad by it... I think that you are having a hard time finding a place in life at the moment. My advice is let them be who they are and don't worry about it.

I can relate, and I was homeschooled. I don't feel comfortable around people like that; I retreated into geekery and have a small cadre of friends who share my interests. And there's nothing wrong with that.

There's also nothing wrong with holding yourself to a higher standard. You are you, and don't let anyone make you feel bad for that. You're still young, and have a whole lifetime ahead of you to make friendships. The difference between you and those other kids is, you're looking for quality, not quantity.

People mature at different rates and are interested in different things at different times in their lives - none of it is right or wrong, it's just individual variances. If you think about school, you're basically stuck in a building with a limit number of people every day. You don't have a massive choice of friends and are kind of expected to have things in common with people simply because you're of a similar age, which is ridiculous when you think about it! I know it probably doesn't help right now, but there will be times later in your life (and sooner than you think) when you'll get to meet a lot more people who you can genuinely connect with. Until then, focus on the people and things that make you happy

Ha, sounds like younger me. Nice to meet someone similar.

I feel you. I come from a public school but its the same way. I judge guys on personality. If I don't like the way they act then being cute wont do em any good. I "baby sit " a freshman who is a very I -need -attention baby n she "dates " supposedly a new guy every week. I'm hoping some of my maturity will rub off on her.

Truth is you n I have a lot in common. Ive had guys annoy me trying to get me to lose my virginity n ill say this I ain't doing it with no snooty preppy good looking foot ball playing jerk. Its hard to find good guys by judging looks. No matter what situation it is. Being open minded is the best way to find friends.

I had a friend who had gone to a catholic school for her High School years. She would tell me stories on what had gone on there. More or less a bunch of rich kids went there. Not everyone was bad or anything but for the most part they had there "Groups". If you weren't in a certain category you were pretty much outcasted. She was a Lutheran going to a Catholic School which apparently is as bad as a atheist going to a Catholic school. Man there was a lot of crazy stories.

My advice stick to "Who You Are" don't let the crowd change you. You will more than likely regret it later.

Just be who you are, it's fine. But, it's also a good idea to try and show an interest in everyone. If they're too nasty then don't bother.

Looking down on others' behavior when it has no impact on you, then coming onto a forum to bitch about it is pretty immature to me.

Go to school to learn. Ignore everything/everyone else. Not swearing does not make you mature. Not flirting/falling for looks does not make you mature. Don't be so judgemental.

you know, I had (and still have) the exact same problem in my current school- I'm in a catholic school as a transferee. To make things worse, I had anxiety problems and I don't exactly think as mature as any 15 year old (everyone had to adjust to me) so I was culture-shocked, afraid, depressed, bullied, and everyone was intimidated by a smart loner like me too (I don't mean to brag, but the valedictorian stabbed me too). And you know what I did? I decided to drop all that sh*t and went to the guidance counselors (try it and it will save your life in a place like that, trust me. They aren't just there for detention, you know).

when I did, they made me learn one thing: that up there and the rest of the bombardment in the next weeks to come is just the tip of the iceberg to what actually lies ahead once you graduate high school and go to college and even start a new life afterwards- and it never ends. I know lipstick- covered duckfaces with pretty mascara lashes and boys who turn you into fools is something to be annoyed of, but it's not you- it's them. If they knew you were annoyed by that, here's what they'll say: who the F*ck do you think you are to mess with me? You're not me and I don't give a F*ck about you (true story). care about what you think of yourself and worry about how others think of themselves. never care about how others think of you.

To be honest, worrying about swearing in public and being annoyed by flirts should actually be the least of your problems. Everyone swears and it comes naturally. It is bad, but you can never be too good. Okay what if someone told you 'Gago, puneta kang hayop ka!' in front of your face to amuse you (you know, barkadas do that for their own amusement and now I know why)? would you cry? would you burst in anger? College students do that a lot- and everyone has to go through college to get a better life. It's cruel but...it's life!

Try to focus on yourself and try not to be too self-conscious: it won't help. In my opinion after all the sh*t I've been through in that school, these are just obstacles that's meant to polish you in the years to come, just like what it's currently doing to me.

Best of luck!