"Tragedy will never strike me...." "I will succeed in all my ambitions...." "Everyone notices how I look." According to David Elkind, these beliefs are part of the adolescent's

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These beliefs are part of the personal fable, a common characteristic of adolescent egocentrism identified by David Elkind. The personal fable involves the belief that one is unique and special, and that their experiences and feelings are completely original and not shared by others. This can lead to a sense of invincibility and an inflated sense of self-importance, which can contribute to risky behavior and difficulty accepting criticism or failure.

"Tragedy Will Never Strike Me