Why do today's teen's try to be somone other than themselves?

Answer #1

Its not just todays teens, it sincethe beginning of time. When your young its normal to just want to fit in and alot of people try and change who they are to do that. Most people realize who they really are and gain their individuality as they grow older...and some always strive to fit in even in middle age.
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Answer #2

Its not all teens...I'm a teen and I don't try to be what I'm not I don't really care what people think about me sure I'm popular but I'm not the kind that always stays in a clique I'm always on the outside hanging out with the other kids.
Answer #3

I always try to be myself but others do it to impress people and get others to like them. They want to be popular and have people look up to them when yet they look down on others.
Answer #4

I'm sorry I didn't say "all teens" I just ment teens in general. I'm a teen too and i don't try to be someone i'm not. I'm just me, Daphne Danielle. (:
Answer #5

That's actually kinda sad. I wish they could realize that they are who they are at a younger age.
Answer #6

I guess to fit in. I find those kind of people fake. i've always been myself xD
Answer #7

Every generations' teens do that. Today's teens are no different.
Answer #8

they are confused. hormones mess ppl up lol
Answer #9

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