Why do so many teenagers feel the need to use Labels? Labels have created many problems in the teenage world. The materialistic society we live in today, has made us care more about what others think instead of our own opinions. Being labeled a Goth, Prep, Disney Freak, Thespian, Gangsta, Skater, Emo, Jock, and Nerd have caused unnecessary drama and confusion in our teenage world today. The labels they name us, reflect our interests. Not all are false, but the names are still hurtful. Being named for reasons such as; the clothes you wear, the friends you have, the place you live in, or even for the interests you have is unfair and causes teenagers to lack individuality. Being an individual is difficult do to the pressure of a highly influential teenage world.
From middle school to high school the barriers and social statuses of our lives are changed due to labels. From being best friends with a Jock, you can be removed from their social status to being in the Emo clique. Just because you wear, a black band t-shirt. But then if you wear too much black you can be moved into the Goth crowd. Labels have ruined some of the best friendships teenagers could have. Of course, there are still the friendships through opposing cliques, but it is frowned upon in today’s teenage society. The friendships that survive through the labels, are of people who don’t conform with the norm.
The teenagers that go against the grain, and follow the beat of there own drummer, are the transcendentalists of today’s teenage world. People, who feel the need to run our lives with materialistic labels, need a reality check. Just because someone doesn’t own Playstation 3 or that $500 Coach bag doesn’t mean they don’t have a great life. I think you should live your life to the fullest and don’t worry about anything else. Forget the labels that the teenage world creates to keep us grounded. Our lives should be what we want and nothing should come between you and your dreams. Whether it’s the labels of today’s world , or the influence of others opinions on you don’t change yourself just to fit in.
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That's exactly why I hate the teenage world. Although I'm not in a clique because I'm friends with so many people of other cliques. But some of my friendships we're over soon as I went to 7th grade. Hey but at least we became friends. LOL. Along with Jess but she's a given.
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