It's an odd environment to be a teen these days, for sure. Being different seems to be such a badge of honour that some will even pursue it to their own detriment. Yet I think it always remains true that those who are confident in staying true to who they are, are the ones that attract others to them. When my eldest went to high school for a bit after being homeschooled for several years she initially tried fitting in, but then decided not to bother and just did her own thing, which was go to the library at lunch and get homework done. She liked being alone to focus, so was somewhat annoyed when classmates started joining her there. Without trying, she developed quite a following! Lol
Back in my school days, at a Waldorf School, diversity was probably more accepted than in most schools, but kids still tried to fit in and follow the trends. The most popular lad in our class had a style all of his own and was comfortable in who he was without trying to be the same as others.
I think we will always want to be accepted, whether it's because we fit in, or for who were are if we're different.
I couldn't imagine living in a country where diversity was shunned
Ditto.
Isn't it funny how sometimes when we least expect it, we do something that actually attracts others. Your daughter must have some great qualities that just draw people to her.
I tend to agree with you in regard to being accepted. We all need acceptance in some way or another. I sometimes think that loneliness can drive this. I often like peace and solitude, but then also find that after a while, need to be around others, especially people who I know and have that mutual acceptance with.
Haha! She speaks her mind and people think she's joking! She's not the best when it comes to tact, but strangely it does seem to draw people to her.
We are certainly communal creatures, even those of us who need our own space occasionally, or maybe even most of the time. :D
It's the honesty. It's refreshing.
Ain't that the truth!