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Why do teens tease kids who are different?
It really comes down to immaturity. Teens hate being told they are immature but the fact of the matter is singling people out for
being different, especially if that difference is beyond their control, is an extremely immature way of behaving. Being different
does not mean you are dangerous, or weird, or undeserving of respect. Unfortunately, because all teens are struggling with identity issues
any difference that stands out is usually shunned. There is no good reason why this happens and there is really no good way to
stop it from happening. Education about differences, what makes people different, and how these differences really effect how a
person behaves is a good start but it won't fix the root of the problem which is a basic and instinctive fear of things that
seem radically different from the norm. There is no excuse for this and the best thing to do is ignore harmless differences
whenever possible.
Is it really so bad to be different, to stand out from the crowd?
No, there is nothing wrong with being "an original." But if you purposely make yourself stand out from the crowd by dressing or acting a certain way it is
niave to think nobody will notice. Be prepared for the ignorance of others and be comfortable enough with who you are to not care
what they may say. Different or not you deserve respect, you deserve to be treated with dignity, and you deserve to be happy.
If being different makes you happy - more power to you!
If you give in to peer pressure does this mean that you are a follower or that you have
no will of your own?
No, if you give in to peer pressure from time to time itmeansyou are human. Even adults have been known to fall victim to the force of peer pressure..
It is the type of peer pressure that you succumb to, not the fact that you give in that matters. If you repetedly find yourself
doing things because of peer pressure that you later regret, if you are harming yourself or others, or if you feel bad about
yourself for giving in, you should talk to somebody. Otherwise, know that even the strongest willed person can give in to peer pressure.
Next Page > FAQ's on Peer Pressure Part 7 > Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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