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Fashion trends often dictate what we wear and how we act. When one thinks of fashion, the idea of trendy clothes comes to mind. However, this not the only concept of what constitutes a fashion trend. As an example, in the nineteen sixties, it considered fashionable in America for men to wear their hair long. Also, people spoke in an altogether different manner, using many slang expressions such as 'groovy' or 'cool' to signify that something agreeable to them.

In present-day Singapore we can see that fashion trends a dominating influence among our teenagers. Most of these trends originate from the West. Bell-bottomed trousers for both sexes once all the rage in the sixties making a comeback on our shores. Although very hard on the feet, Platform shoes very popular too, to complete the look. Perhaps most striking how young people and some older ones taken to dying their hair blonde, red, and even green. Fashion trends in themselves may not be harmful unless taken to extremes, for example, piercing one's eyebrows or eyelids even. They often merely a way for teenagers to express their individuality.

What sometimes insidious about these trends that they help promote a strong sense of belonging, which can negative aspects. Peer pressure may be responsible for compelling young people to things they would otherwise not indulge in if not for fear of a 'fashion outcast.' It considered fashionable for young people to be seen at trendy night spots. It fashionable among some circles to consume the drug 'Ecstasy' because of its ability to induce a feeling of non-fatigue-.

The critical thing to remember that teenagers at a very susceptible time in their lives. Improper influences can easily take root and express themselves as hostile attitudes or rebelliousness. To a large extent, we to depend on teenagers to make the right choices based on our guidance.

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