In this day and age, thinking independently has become an integral part of teenagers' lives and it has been exerting a profound influence on their minds. Yet when it comes to whether to follow older people, people hold conflicting views. Some assert that young people should follow the example of the older, while others are opposed to this viewpoint. This essay discusses both sides of the argument and then I will give my own perspective, which is that teenagers should question the thinking of older people.