Part of the Process.
I've reached an age where I am starting to view the world from an adult's perspective, and it's quite enlightening. What do you think when you see a teenager and his friends walking in the mall? Sure, when I see a disaffected gathering of emos, a pack of bros, or a gaggle of guidos, I think, "Ugh, what a bunch of tools," but then I start thinking about my own teenage years.
Admittedly, I was a huge poser when I was a kid. I absolutely craved the acceptance of my peers, and did everything in my power to emulate them in order to gain their favor. I believe that I was developing my own personality before high school began, but being young and impressionable, my progress was interrupted and eventually abandoned before it ever had a chance to blossom. I remember when I used to closely emulate my friends at the time: I would wear visors, highlight/bleach my hair, wear certain brands of clothing my friends wore, (And1, Quiksilver, Nike, Hot Topic shit, etc.) listen to the music they listened to, and I used to do everything they asked of me. I see now that when I was young, I confused loyalty for subservience in order to have friends.
When I see these kids, I am reminded of just how hard life can be at that age. So here's what I'll (never) say to you, and I hope you (never) learn something from it:
The world's a scary place when you're young and trying to find your niche. You could be suffering from an identity crisis. The solution is simple: Do what you want to do. Be who you want to be. Don't make the mistake of letting everyone around you rule your life, only to realize years later that you don't know who you really are, or what you really want. All those stupid cartoons and teen dramas that try to teach you life lessons by way of their suspiciously well-scripted teen dialog and wise, yet unbelievably good-looking characters are right: It's your life.
Your life is like driving: You're lost and you've got a vague destination in mind. Your friends might tell you which way to go, but in the end, you decide how to get there. That's how you learn. Maybe you'll make mistakes, but at least they'll be your mistakes. Don't be embarrassed by what anyone thinks about you, because you'll lose sight of what's really important... your own happiness.