Transcendentalism, a philosophy that began in the 19th century, advocates that humans are naturally good and that all individuals have potential. In high school, becoming a unique and confident person can be a difficult task. Students feel the need to be accepted by their peers and it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. Students should be exposed to transcendentalist ideas so they can fight this battle and come out of high school unscathed. Many argue that transcendentalist beliefs cause problems in that students cannot think for themselves from a young age. However, students who do not think for themselves during high school will never develop the ability to think for themselves. A student's morals and beliefs should not be handed to them on a silver platter as is the case in realistic teachings. Instead, they must discover and test their beliefs. Although some argue that transcendentalism would cause students to rebel, high school students should embrace transcendentalist ideas because they would be more likely to believe in their abilities, rely less on the opinions of others, and find their own way of thinking. students for the world after high school by encouraging belief in transcendentalism, which will allow students to have strong confidence in their abilities. In high school, students have difficulty achieving their goals because they do not believe in each person's potential. Transcendental beliefs support the idea that everyone has undiscovered potential. Accepting this idea will allow students to venture out. As Ralph Waldo Emerson, the founder of Transcendentalism, believed, those who can understand themselves and live their lives while maintaining the philosophy of "trust"... middle of paper ... ideas should be introduced into high school. Those who disagree and students across the state should not form their beliefs in high school, but an individual's beliefs should constantly change as they have new experiences in life. We cannot have established morality. It's important to examine what you believe in and the values ​​you choose to uphold. Students who embrace transcendentalism and can believe in their abilities, choose not to conform, and examine their belief system and ways of thinking throughout high school will be more successful throughout their education. the rest of their lives. Society can be the most destructive thing in high school and embracing transcendentalism would allow students to form and accept their unique identities. The formation of unique beliefs and the ability to frankly express opinions is necessary for all high school students..