How long did it take you to no longer feel that you had to explain yourself?

Mid twenties (now basically). :) To be honest when I read some of the questions on here by kids asking "which girl is prettier" or "do guys prefer blondes or brunettes" or "does this girl look like a sl*t" it makes me realise how insecure people are in their teen years. I was probably the same, but it all seems so trivial now that I know for example that people are judged by their character and that holding back your judgment and being polite and open gets you so much further in life. Also being confident in yourself and ignoring people who doubt you.

my parents were quick to judge. so i could explain until my face changed to the color of a SMURF it didn't do i thing to change their minds. they were close minded about anything i did. so i stopped explaining myself, and i just did what i wanted to do. and i think if you have such parents who are quick to judge and close minded. you stop talking until your blue in the face,and just do it!

this is really a great question and i'd love to answer it but i'd have to explain myself to get my point across and i just dont have the time.::))