Or when Jeff sees his parents looking his way, he is certain they are looking at him. Parents often find teens' preoccupation with themselves rather annoying, selfish and unhealthy. This preoccupation with the self is the result of the young teen's style of thinking. This style of thinking occurs in all teens and is not deliberate. Also, teens' concern with what others think is not entirely unjustified.
Young teens are, in fact, very critical of one another and pay attention to details.
Teens' Feelings of Uniqueness Young teens think everyone is interested in them and that they are very special. This feeling of uniqueness is demonstrated when teens indicate that no one has ever before felt as they do, suffered so much, loved so deeply or been so misunderstood. If you want me to, I'll be glad to try to help. In addition, the teen can ask for help if it's wanted. Belief in this magic may make a girl think she can't get pregnant or a boy think he can safely drive in a daredevil manner.