Fifteen-year-old Martika would like to go on a weekend trip with some friends, but her parents say she cannot go unless an adult chaperone accompanies them. Since a chaperone is not going, Martika's friends leave without her, and Martika furiously tells her parents that they don't understand her and how important this was to her. Martika's response exemplifies

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Martika's furious response to her parents, feeling that they don't understand her unique situation and how important the trip was to her, exemplifies the personal fable. This concept involves an adolescent's belief in their own uniqueness and invincibility, often leading to intense reactions to perceived misunderstandings or injustices.

Fifteen-Year-Old Martika Would Like to Go on a Weekend Trip