Kids from the generation before me and the generation after me don’t understand: but I do. I get it. I feel the same way as some of my peers. There will kids who will always say, “That’s really stupid, why would you ever like something like that?” and then there’s me…
I love High School Musical.
Despite the major cheese factor and the unlikely relationship that Troy and Gabriella have, HSM has a lot of really good points in it that will always apply to high school for the average teen. Sans the dancing and singing cast, HSM and HS are very similar.
Stick to the Status Quo – it’s true. Despite the fact that school administration say “oh, look how the schools are changing for the better, look at how kids get along!” There is still that essence of ‘belonging’ and being afraid to break away from your initial friend group to pursue an interest or passion because of being afraid of what your peers and friends will think of you, and your fear of being rejected by the group you want to be a part of.
Scream – This HSM3 song is true. What are our dreams for high school, college, life? We’re growing up and changing and suddenly: there’s the future, right in front of us. It’s looming and scary and dangerous. What are we going to do? How are we going to make a living in this crazy, messed-up world? Do our parents dictate our fate, our teachers, us? Help!
Gotta Go my Own Way – High school relationships are difficult. Adults don’t give kids in high school enough credit for the broken hearts and damaged egos they obtain in these sorts of relationships. There’s a lot involved with being in a successful relationship, more than high schoolers can understand, though. Finances, lust, trust, love, life, and education. Troy and Gabriella even fought and broke up once in the series, but were brought back together by Disney magic in the end. Without the help of said magic, how are we supposed to know which decisions to make about love?
Despite my deep love for the cheesy romance, musical/dance numbers, and beautiful cast, HSM taught me a lot. Sure, I was disappointed when on my last day of freshman year nobody stood up on the tables and started singing really loudly and enthusiastically about it being summer…but High School Musical will always be a part of me. I grew up with Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, Kelsey, Taylor, and Chad. They’re all important to me. I laughed, cried, and sang with them. I fell in love with them and for them.
High School Musical is important to me. Because in this big, scary world that I am yet unprepared to take on we’re all in this together.
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