This letter to the editor is in response to the Oct. 14 editorial, The futility of popularity.

Dear editor:

I agree that when teens are popular they can lose sight of their true self.

Teens that are popular feel a close attachment to attention and can’t get enough. This becomes a difficult behavioral struggle when the attention they crave isn’t being given from parents. Therefore they find other ways to have their needs met, sometimes through flashy outfits or immodesty.

In addition to the points the article made, I think popularity gives teens low self-esteem. Teens without confidence are likely to follow their peers rather than their hearts. For instance, according to Family First Aid low self-esteem can lead to depression, obesity, pregnancy, suicide or drug abuse if the situation progresses (www.familyfirstaid.org/).

I’m thankful to whoever came up with the idea to talk about popularity. I suggest the article should have a personal connection with the reader on how useless popularity is, because popularity really is futile.