Many people say that it is difficult to fit in in today's society. We grow up in a world where we don't want to stand out because this is considered wrong. We want people to accept us, but we can't do that when we don't fit in. You may not like people who fit in, but you have to get to the top somehow. Some people feel they have to help people in need because they have more than them and sometimes it hurts to see them have less. Some people are kind to others, but you can't be kind to everyone. Is it really possible to reach the top by fitting in and not standing out? Adolescence is about growth, not distinction. When you stand out, you give people more room to judge you because they see more of who you really are. When we grew up, we never really thought about being in the crowd because we were all friends. When I moved here from Mississippi, people were so fascinated by my accent and everyone loved talking to me, but when I lost my accent, everyone stopped recognizing me. That's how society is today, people like you because you're probably smart or talented and that makes you stand out, but when they're done using you, they throw you away like you're a piece of trash. If you are a little different from what the image of a perfect person looks like today, then people will never recognize you, and if they do, they will only recognize you for a second. It's hard for people to adjust when others can't accept you. Everyone wants to be accepted and part of the crowd, but just because you're a little different, people might stop liking you. People should embrace their differences: “Instead they're creating this divided environment where they show all these kids that one kid is different and we're going to treat him or her kinda… in the middle of a sheet of paper… ..what we want to be when we grow up. We never thought about how difficult it would be to be accepted by each other. Sometimes you might not like someone, but they might help you get to the top. When we see people with less, it's hard not to help them because you feel responsible. Some people may seem kind and innocent, but everyone plays a role in peer cruelty. No one is innocent of bullying. Some people might say that adolescence is about fitting in, but if you try to be yourself, some people might tune you out and some might not. Works Cited Golding, William. Lord of the Flies. Perigee Books: New York, 1954. Print.Guenther, John. “Finding My High School Bully: A Comparison 25 Years Later.” TIME, 30 September 2011. Web. 12 Dec 2013Greenfield, Beth. "Transgender girl's parents push for her right to use bathroom." Yahoo Shine, February 27, 2013. Web. December 12 2013