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Teens & Guitar | Vensh Singhal | CSH Storyteller

31 Jul 2026 · 2 min

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In this brief, first‑person monologue, Vansh (Vensh Singhal) argues that teenagers are not inherently confusing. He likens understanding teens to learning guitar: despite early discouragement, pain, and the urge to quit, persistent practice leads to improvement. He draws three main parallels: teens are still growing and learning daily; their desire for alone time reflects a need for personal space rather than secrecy; and trust encourages honesty. He concludes with a plea not to judge a teen based on a single bad day but to assess them by the person they are becoming.

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Raise your hands if you have ever been confused by a teenager. Now keep your hands raised if you have ever called a teenager confusing. Hi everyone, my name is Vansh and today I'm going to prove you that teenagers aren't as confusing as you think. I believe understanding teenagers is like learning to play guitar. When I started learning to play guitar, many people told me, "You won't be able to do it, just quit." But I practiced regularly. My fingers hurt, they started bleeding, and after one week, I only thought to quit it. But I persisted. I believe teenagers are the same. Firstly, we are still growing. We are learning something new every day. Second, if you want some time alone, it doesn't always mean that we are hiding something. It just means like we need some little space. And third, trust us. When you trust us, we are more likely to be honest with you. And here's one thing I'd like you to remember. Is that don't judge a teenager by one bad day. Judge us by the person we are becoming. Thank you.