During our adolescent years we, as high school students, are faced with day to day pressures. These pressures are mostly caused by other teens, out peers. Other pressures come from juggling sports, clubs, academics, family, and work all at once. High school is generally not a positive place. Adults only hear what they are told, and see the external outlook on high school.
Image is projected as being a strong quality in someone.
What you wear, and who your friends are determine your status as a high school student. Some students who are different in these ways can be treated harshly. If this harsh treatment is on a day to day basis, and the person bottles up their emotions, they begin to lose respect for themselves and others. Many adults don't see or realize the signs of this. The student may isolate themselves.