The first thing that popped into my mind when I had to describe the American teenager was that we want to feel unique, special, and different from everyone else. Even if it means tattoos, piercings, and wearing ridiculous items, that sometimes parents cringe at, to mark our "style" and individuality. Some even dye their hair a ridiculous color, wear mismatched socks, combat boots, and paint their nails black. Why? Because we want to be original. We want to form an identity and be memorable. Appearance is a big part of that, along with the people you spend time with and the music we listen to.
