Many adolescents have difficulty being accepted in social situations with their peer group. Adolescence is more about fitting in than standing out. Teenagers are more often than not accepted by those who are like them. Bullying happens because many don't want to accept those who aren't like them. Students have a responsibility to those who want to fit in but struggle. Integrating is not as easy as it seems. Although some people do not want to fit in, this does not exclude anyone from having some responsibility towards their fellow man. Adolescence is more about fitting in than not standing out. Although they look similar, integrating is much more difficult. Fitting in involves being accepted and having friends. Not standing out simply means doing your best not to be noticed, but not trying hard enough. Fitting in involves dressing and behaving similarly to a person's peer group. It also implies interest in certain things. The character Piggy in Lord of the Flies represents the struggle to fit in. Once Jack leaves, he is considered part of the crowd and feels he can share ideas openly. He feels like he's finally fitting in and being accepted. After accepting one of his ideas, Golding writes that "Piggy was so full of joy..., so full of pride in his contribution to the good of society, that he helped fetch the wood", (Golding, 186) which is something he wouldn't have done otherwise because of people who might make fun of him and the way he does things. Teenagers are more often accepted by people like them. Those who have similar interests to their peer group are more likely to be accepted and have friends. Take for example the things that interest teenage girls. Today they involve kittens, dogs, clothes and music that...... middle of paper ......de it. Integrating is not as easy as it seems. In movies we are constantly told to do certain things to fit in, but they almost always don't work. In my experience, making an effort to adapt can lead to even better results than not bothering at first. In the end you get the same result, which doesn't mean worrying, but it's much easier to accept those who are different. I tried so hard to fit in until my first year of sixth grade that from then on I stopped caring whether the people I dated were the right ones or the wrong ones. This has left me with many amazing friends, most of whom are spread across the realm of right and wrong. Teens should realize that fitting in is difficult. It's not easy at all and sometimes it's not even worth fighting for. Being happy with yourself and accepting yourself is all you need. Once this is done you will have no problems adapting.