I have been growing facial hair in High School and people seem to be viewing me a different way and giving me compliments, dudes only but no girls yet, and I seem to be having more confidence in myself as well. People used to start shit with me all the time before winter break and now that I have just let the facial hair grow out people seem to be viewing me differently and respecting me more. Freshman would say to me "wow dude I wish I could grow hair like that" and "wow you look like a Senior" when I'm a Junior. I think it's cause facial hair makes you look older and more mature. On top of it not a lot of guys, I think 1, have beards so maybe I will stand out from the crowd with girls. Do you find this new power with facial hair? I'm definitely growing it out. I read this as well

http://aneegma.hubpages.com/hub/Ten-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Grow-a-Beard