I hope that when you are uncertain about your destination, you are mature enough to ask for assistance. The riverbank was always full of reeds and many of them were less than perfect. If a child came across a reed that was cracked or bruised, they would break it in half and throw it to the side. Reeds of a certain quality of the children's discretion were needed to make a good flute. The children figured that because a bruised reed could not play music, it was worthless.
Children can be cruel.
Children often befriend others because of popularity or material gain, such as winning the neighborhood softball game. Unfortunately, children who are quick to judge and criticize often grow up to be adults with these negative character traits. This brings back many bad memories from my childhood. There were also times where I was labeled a failure because I didn't meet the expectations of other people. But God never saw me as a failure.