Non-Conformity: Skin Deep By David Brooks

From controversies to chaos about the knowing of this particular subject, I have come to find that rebelling out during the adolescent chapter of one’s life is certainly and formally most common. Kids during this stage of life, have a difficult time finding themselves and their social atmosphere in terms of rebelling out, including going by the nonconformist values for a particular matter of time. This could be experiencing with alcohol, drugs, relationships, friendships and even a search for identity in hopes of feeling as if they fit in with the norm. By providing information about the young teens that go through such debates of numerous social ordeals, researchers believe that coming into terms of individuality and connectedness were two key factors into which contribute to the healthy development of adolescents. Rebelling out during the adolescent era isn’t a common misconception as a matter of fact, it’s …show more content…
Non-conformity is Skin Deep written by David Brooks initiates this counter active philosophy through various research and observations stating that those whom are suited up and ready to take on their every day confirmed work lives are those who are tattooed and those whom aren’t tattooed are ready for rebellion and adventure. The title itself explains the whole concept. Non conformity is truly skin deep. It’s what you do in terms of going against the odds and doing what those have told you not to do, in hopes of getting a step closer to the true dictation of rebellion. “There is nothing more conformist than the display of individuality, nothing more risk-free than rebellion, nothing more conservative than youth culture” (Brooks). The ironic notion of the current situation comes to terms of tattoos and how those whom tattoo themselves aren’t as rebellious as they may seem; studies have shown that those whom don’t have tattoos are truly more