Understanding The Culture Of Emo Teens

The last couple decades have produced a rise in a culture that is commonly referred to as "emo." Parents who pay attention to their teens and their lives may have come across this term briefly, but may not understand what the term emo teens entails. Here is a brief introduction to the emo culture for concerned parents.

The Emo movement has established itself as more than just music. It is also developing into a fashion statement as well. Those who choose to dress in the Emo style are fairly easily identified as they wear some fairly easy to spot clothing items.

Emo teens wearing glasses, regardless of need and facial piercings are one characteristic of this movement. Some choose to outline their eyes with dark make-up and will often take a great deal of pleasure at buying second hand clothes.

Parents who choose to educate themselves concerning the culture in which their teen lives are already on the way to being an influential part of their teen's life.

With the many social labels that a teen must contend with (i.e. "preps," "goth," "jocks"), trying to understand emo teen philosophy and the way in which they label themselves is a big step in establishing communication with them.

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