Imaginary audience

Reading the section on imaginary audience in the text really got me thinking about when I was a teenager. I remember having the same kind of talk with my mom when I was younger as the girl and her mom did in the book. I would always be worried about who would see me and felt everyone was judging me on my every move. I wouldn't go out of the house without my hair looking perfect or the perfect outfit. I'm definitely more relaxed about my appearance now and less anxious about what other people think. As an adult, I hardly pay attention to other people unless they really stand out. Most times I just don't care and have my own life to worry about. Looking back on it, I think about how silly it was to be so worried about other people. I believe that egocentrism fades away as you grow older. You need life experience to humble you and to make you realize that you don't need other people's approval to feel good about yourself.

Citations:

Berger, Kathleen. (2011). The Developing Person Through the Life Span. New York, NY : Worth Publishers.