LilaDoolittle's blog

No matter where, no matter when, there will always be the student that is known to everybody as “the overachiever.” Everyone knows who they are, what they do, and at times, may even mock them behind their back just for being that way. They’re called “teachers’ pets” or “kiss-ups.” Any name that gets the point across will work. It’s all they care about. They work and work and work. They must be perfect at this, they must get a good grade, they must play this sport, they must, they must, they must. They will stay up all hours of the night, all to make sure they do well.

Teen culture is a melting pot of influences. From the music, to the movies, to the school. One of the most prominent influences is the modern music industry. From fashion to language, from ideologies to cliques. Popular figures are able to set standards that the general public will follow. They help the fashion industry dictate what’s “in style” by wearing clothes they’re provided, which in turn, is echoed by the legions of fans. Media also helps facilitate these fashion fads by offering the general public how to achieve the same look on a budget.