1834: "Everybody Does it" is a Dangerous Mindset by Lisa Merlo Booth on Being an Individual and Conformity
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
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The Importance of Surrounding Yourself With Like-Minded Individuals
The people with whom you surround yourself are not everybody. Influencing one another to behave similarly helps increase a sense of belonging and sameness, while also relieving the sense of guilt and shame that would normally be involved in hurtful behaviors. The next time you hear yourself justify your actions by saying, everyone does it, I encourage you to ask yourself if that truly makes it okay. There are far too many human beings mocking, bullying, and harming others on a daily basis. They cause pain for countless numbers of people, and they harm our world. Don't justify this behavior. Change it.
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