Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.
You don’t have to do something just because everyone else is doing it… something I wish had been drummed into my head when I was at school!
If we follow everyone else, we are not listening to what God wants in our lives and not thinking about what is best in our lives – we are simply following another person and have no real control as to where we end up.
God made us as individuals who can make choices for ourselves – so that we do make choices for ourselves. Listen to the one who knows what is best for you and make the choice to obey Him!