Does anyone else think this way about teenagers who wear studded leather jackets, have mohawks, etc?
540239
I'm, with you!! It's old, trite and outdated. But, it is new to the younger crowd. \n\nBut, maybe some of them will actually live the so called punk lifestyle, rebel, and actually "revolt" and cause some sort of social change...Yeah right.\n\nNever mind the bollocks...
951961
Yes.  I agree.  Tattoos are the desperate attempt for trashy people to draw attention to themselves.  They were ignored as children and now as adults they do nothing of note to draw attention to themselves so they attempt to shock people into noticing them.  It is as if they walked out into society, stood on a chair, cupped their hands and began screaming:\n\n"Look at me!!" \n\n"LOOK AT ME!!!"\n\n"Will someone PLEASE look at me?  Look at how shocking I am.  Are you shocked?  Are you stunned?  I don't give a &*%$ about ANYTHING!  I'm so rebellious--I'm so shocking--I'm so BAD.  LOOK AT ME!!!!"\n\n\nPeople with class, talent, and high self esteem don't need to deface their bodies to draw attention to themselves.  They let their ACTIONS speak louder than their bodies.
812685
That's just their way of dealing with their own insecurities.  They have to put others down to make themselves feel superior.  But I think it's wrong to say that ALL preps act that way.  Some people that you may consider "preps" may be going through similiar things too.  Just give it time eventually you won't even remember who these people are.  Just be confident with who you are and don't let other people's opinions of how they think you should dress and act effect you.  In the end you'll be on top because you'll be the individual instead of a copycat clone!
499378
Yeah,\n but other boys\ndo not like girls to use a lot of make-up.\nother boys ony like them to be theirselves and they will be\nimpressed
930250
No, of course not.  Well, maybe some have, but most simply enjoy wearing the clothing of the other sex.  That's it.  Why?  They like the feel and look of it (comfort and style).  They like pretending to be women on occasion (a temporary state of transsexuality, sort of).  They hate rigid gender roles and want to wear whatever without it meaning something.  Sometimes they want to be delicate and feminine and female clothes symbolize it for them (for male cross-dressers).  Sometimes it gives them a sexual thrill.  There are a million reasons, and they differ many ways, but it's not the result of child abuse.\n\nHope that's shed some light on the subject!
6076
it's gotta be that the braids make them look thuggish but the skin color makes them non-threatening. I guess. :o)
507272
I think it is way cool unless they have more facial or body hair then i do.
873925
I think that as long as there are those CDs who dress in typical male fantasy clothing when out and about, it will never be accepted. How do you tell a child that the big fat hairy person in a tight spandex miniskirt with obviously fake boobs should be accepted? There are many who dress normally and blend in, so thats not really a problem, but way too many go well over the top!
67831
It's a trend and many teenagers feel the need to follow trends.
927118
They are like most teenagers, attitude and all.
341701
Some still foolishly think they look "cool" doing it, either because they're underage and breaking a law/antagonizing their parents, or because of some antiquated "romantic" movie images.
405164
There are so many answers to your question. Beside the reasons that you have mentioned I guess they want to prove to the world that they are grown. The teenage years are considered the rebellious age, so I imagine acting out in the manner that you have described is not unique to America but any where teenagers are.
148767
Left over fashion trend from the 70s, when everything had wide stripes (and ties were wide and hair was big and clothing was tight).  We looked stupid then.  I don't know why teens want to look like we did.
1014422
Alrighty, then.  The age old dilemma.  A lot of teen aged girls ARE shallow and are SO concerned with appearances, when really they should be more concerned with what's between their ears.  Beauty eventually fades, but smart is forever.  They always have to pick on people that are different or ugly or slow on the take.  I came to the conclusion years ago that they do it because there is something about themselves that they are insecure about or they are actually jealous of the person they are teasing.  Personally, when I was a teenager, I was friends with people I LIKED; (this will make me sound old) preps, jocks, heads, the "popular" people.  I was part of no clique and didn't want to be.  Work with them if you have to, tolerate them as much as you can, but if they pi$$ you off, open your mouth!  Many of them will be surprised you had the gall to say anything to them (and it's fun to watch the jaws drop!).
722647
It doesn't matter what race they are...I see a lot of immature teenagers. BUT I think that as a teenager you are supposed to be somewhat immature. Just getting out having fun and enjoying life.
924315
mohawks and skinny jeans
362709
You have to realize that high school goth has nothing to do with real goth.  For them it's a fad and a fashion.  Real goths don't have a set way of looking.  But I have to agree with you that teen "goths" all look the same.