They disdained her taste for country music

To be different from other people

That the characteristics that marginalize them can pay off after graduation

They think distinctively

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Teens who do not conform to social norms in high school often suffer isolation and rejection from their peers, and consequently think they have done something wrong. However, this is not necessarily the case, because being different in high school can be a predictor of future success and innovation. Teenagers that are unusually good with computers, passionate about their artwork, or even good at the problem-solving some video games teach, often find more success in the adult world than their popular classmates.