Curiosity killed the cat, didn't it? What about teenagers? What happened to them? Oh, that's right... Society killed the teenager. According to a 2012 survey by Stage of Life, an American site where students can share their experiences and stories, more than half (52% to be exact) of high school and college students believe that social media pushes them to change their body image. This shows us how powerful society really is. “Everything will be okay” are the very words that almost every teenager has heard from their parents, older siblings, relatives, or friends. Despite this, all teenagers believe exactly the opposite. We live in a constantly evolving society and nothing can stop it. Changing paradigms, social norms expected by society and the rise of technology and social media give adolescents the feeling that their every action will catch up with them in the long run. Society will never remain the same. Think about it: in a year, how many new trends or fashions enter the mix? Many changes are occurring in all aspects of society, including music, fashion, and economics, to name a few. Many sets of assumptions, concepts, and values ​​that represent a view of reality circulate in society. These are paradigms – they exist everywhere. We are exposed to paradigms daily or we might even be one ourselves without even realizing it. A notable change concerns insults. They have transformed in such a way that the original meaning of the words has been lost. Decades ago, the term "gadzooks" was considered blasphemy. The connotative definition of this word has gradually evolved over the years, as evidenced by the modern use of swear words. People often remember their past exes... middle of paper ... in turn, our own species was devolved. We are now deprived of the most basic human social interactions. With time, everything changes. It's funny. We are never really sure what we become or why. Then one day we look at ourselves and wonder who we are and how we got here. And truth be told, as time goes on, more and more changes will occur and there is nothing we can do to prevent them. Changing paradigms, social norms, and the importance of social media and technology have caused everyone, but especially teenagers, to worry excessively about the little things in life. This is when even the smallest things can affect the way we feel, think and act. But ask yourself: Will what you're worried about now be worth stressing over in 20 years? As Richard Carlson says: “Don’t worry about the little things…and they’re just the little things.”.