The book discusses egocentrism in adolescents and I can see
these theories definitely being shown in middle school kids that I know now and
when I was younger. When I got a zit or found a tiny hole in my sweater I would
get so self-conscious and think that everyone noticed or if someone commented
on a hair being out of place on my head I would get self-conscious the whole
day. However in reality no one even notices for the most part what each other
wear. When I would be going to a store or to a movie where I’d be sitting in
the dark the whole time with my mom I would get dressed up and have to do my
hair in order to get there where now a days I throw on yoga pants and run to
the grocery store and quickly get what I need not noticing anyone else nor them
really noticing me which is what generally happens. I also identify with the
invincibility fable. I know I do things without thinking that an adult would
consider dangerous. I don’t know how many times that I’ve ran a stop sign or
sped down a busy road not taking into account the consequences. Also, as I’m
sure everyone has experienced, I’ve made some not so smart decisions here at Millersville with
alcohol or being at parties that I probably shouldn’t have been at but I don’t
really take into account the damage I’m doing on my body or anything like that
because I’m like I’m young it’s whatever. You don’t really think that much
about dying or death at this age because it seems so far away. Once you start
having a family and getting a real job and have people counting on you is
definitely when I think it sinks in to be more careful and not so careless.
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