Conformity Vs Nonconformity

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In my point of view on conformity and nonconformity as it relates to humanity and society, teenagers, and the world is that I specifically agree with the young author of Individuality vs conformity: a healy middle because he asserts that although it is difficult, we should at least try to find "delicate balance between complete individuality and complete uniformity." I agree with this statement because i personally believe that there is not a right or wrong like to choose conformity over nonconformity or vice versa, I believe that having both = balance between them is right,. some are convinced that having just conformity over individuality is good others believe that having equal balance between both conformity and nonconformity. A

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