Teenagers

From my point of view, people definitely exaggerate the whole idea of "fitting in" to certain cliques. Or maybe it is Just EDSS. But it doesnt seem like there are specific stereotypical groups who won't even speak to other people who aren't "cool" enough for them. It is not the way it is in movies where there is the popular group of girls who are viciously evil and incredibly pretty. There are girls at school who are not necessarily beauty queens but are still popular. And I can think of a couple guys who aren't exactly jacked athletes who everyone wants to hang around with. But I can admit that my opinion is biased because I have never really paid attention to social pressure. Of course I have felt it just like every other teenager, but I am usually successful in not letting it bother me. Sure, it only makes sense that the drama kids hang out together, and the football team are friends with each other because these people have common interests. But is it rare for a drama kid to hang out with someone on the basketball team? No. Can someone in hill top hang out with a member of the free thinkers club? Well...that might be pushing it. No I'm kidding. You can still be friends with people who do not share all of your beliefs. That is exactly how you learn about others and understand them too. So if teens just took a second to think about it, they would realize that social pressure is only there if they let it be there.