identity.

I wonder what the world would be like if everyone was just themselves. If peer pressure was irrelevant. If everyone was accepting of each other. If there were no jocks, nerds or bullies. But everyone was just… themselves. Not feeling the need to build up and keep a certain reputation. Not being pressured to do things they really don’t want. Not caring if their social circle was cool. A world where teenagers didn’t keep lies from their parents. Where people dated each other for the right reasons. Where people wore what they really wanted. A world where teens would feel comfortable exploring and discovering who they are. I wonder what it would be like if all girls had enough respect for themselves that they wouldn’t allow guys to walk all over them. And what it would be like if guys respected girls enough to not walk on them. An atmosphere where you could become whatever you wanted to be without needing the approval of your friends or family. Where people didn’t put a box on who they are and who they can be.

This world fascinates me.

I think being a teenager is one of the most critical time periods in any persons life. It’s where you decide what you want to do when you’re older. It’s when you figure out what you’re good at and what you’re bad at. It’s when you grow into who you are and who you will be. I think it’s so sad when teenagers don’t stretch themselves and learn during these times. When they let other people influence such an important time in their life. It might sound rude but I think this is a time to be borderline selfish. To focus on you and what you want to do for the rest of your life. In no way does that mean you have to shove others out of the picture or become completely egocentric, but you need to find a balance. To find what you would be happiest doing. What your passions are. You need to find what you want in life. Not what your parents, grandma, social circle or boyfriend want.

Imagine who you would be in this world. What would your identity be?