Fear Of Conformity Essay

Most teenagers experience peer pressure - conformity to thoughts, actions, and appearance of others. Due to the desire to fit in and be accepted, teenagers are vulnerable to the pressure to change. Isolation from others frightens people into conformity. Individuals are alike in all different ways even if it is not noticeable. How does such fear of isolation lead to conformity? A piece of clothing may not be one's style, but everyone else owns it so one would feel obligated to acquire a piece. Loneliness is painful so to avoid it, conformity to others may be the easiest way. Personally, I am not one to conform to others because I have learned my lesson. My experience with conformity leaves a bitter trail in my memories. So bitter that I hated
She lied to B, causing her to lose an important friend along the way. Because of her actions, I remained hostile towards C. C spouted rude sayings at me, not once but twice, and I realized that I needed to break away. I ignored other friends because I became aware that being alone was better than being with them. During my first time alone, I thought that I was free, and it was not too lonely without them. I separated from them last year with a two to three weeks of school left. I remained this way till now, only hanging out with other friends who I feel better about myself when I am with them. B and I became closer during sophomore year and we both left the group, not the same time. This year, she ate with them once, but she asked me if she could go to where I was. She confessed that they were talking behind my back this whole time, and it started with A. My heart broke, hurting because someone I thought was my friend two years ago betrayed me. A teacher asked “When is it too late to apologize?” I believe that it is never too late to apologize, but it can be too late to be forgiven. Such betrayal strengthen me and led me to be myself in front of friends who actually