What Does It Means To Be Normal?

To be normal is something that one aspires to be. Being normal gives one the feeling of acceptance and of belonging. In a world full of billions of people one just wants to fit in. This is especially true for a young person. What young person does not want to be considered normal? What does being normal truly look like? Furthermore, how is it defined in certain places? What is considered to be normal at home and school?To be considered normal does one have to have a Mom and Dad and siblings and a dog. What about at school? Does being normal mean one is a good student who has lots of friends who share the same interests.What happens to young people who do not share these similar life experiences? Are they then not considered normal? Where do
Growing up one’s family is often the most important thing in their life. Its the first relationship one creates and its through a family that one learns the meaning of love and happiness. When one is grown up one often thinks of starting their own family. This usually involves children. These children were created through sexual intercourse by a mother and a father. Thus the child has a biological tie to its parents. This is what one could consider normal. However, not all families are created this way. Firstly, not all families have a mother or father. There are single parents or same-sex parents. Also, some children are adopted and others are created via surrogacy. The idea of what a family is constantly evolving. This is demonstrated in the picture book And Tango Makes Three. Tango is not the biological offspring of Roy and Silo (Richardson and Parnell 27). However, the three of them are still very much a family. Just because Roy and Silo did not create Tango does not make him any less theirs. Together they are happy and love each other, and at the end of the day isn't that what family is all about. A mother and father should not and do not define what a family is. The same is said for biology, as discussed by Marvel (11). Just because one does not have the same DNA does not mean that they do not belong together.Family’s come in all shapes and sizes. The relationship and bond that is created between these individuals is unique and in turn makes
One may discover things that they like and dislike but how does one share these things with the rest of the world? How do they express themselves? Deep down, one is truly searching for acceptance. Whether it is through family or friends, one wants to know that others accept them for who they really are. In theory this makes sense however, not everyone is accepted for who they are. Others may not agree with the choices one has made and may not want to associate with one anymore. This can result in negative experience and one may even begin to question themselves. One may also try to identify with those in the media. Celebrities have much power and influence and due to this one may want to replicate these things. One may believe that if a celebrity dresses and acts a certain way, then they should do the same as well. On the contrary, if one cannot find a celebrity with whom they can identify then they may begin to question themselves again. Once again, this whole idea of what is considered normal comes to mind. If everyone else is doing something that one can not identify with, does that not make them normal? These are valid thoughts that come to mind. Tomboy and And Tango Makes Three all go against this notion. For each of these characters being normal, meant being comfortable with themselves and ultimately doing what made them happy. It might have hurt to be not accepted by others but at the end of the day they put