<u>Introduction</u>
Peer pressure is when someone you know or have an acquaintance tries to get you to do something you do not want to. For example, peer pressure can be someone asking you and persuading you into doing something that is not right, and you know it, but since everyone else is doing the same thing, it sounds cool. There are so many challenges within peer pressure that parents and teachers choose to avoid, so, which side of the problem are you on? Are you working to solve this problem or stand on the sidelines and do nothing about it?
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Peer pressure can be found mainly in teenage behavior and actions. They will most likely act on this when a grown-up is not around and when the victim is helpless. They make it sound fun when it could most likely get you in trouble or hurt. This silent destroyer can cause much harm and pain for young boys and girls.
Depression can be the main effect of peer pressure. You feel compelled to do what your friends are doing but you also want to listen to your parents and stay out of trouble. Choose the side of the story that makes you happy.
The power of peer pressure can be so powerful you feel as if you don't listen to your peers and what they are asking you to do, they will leave you. Bullies use peer pressure to scare you into doing what they want you to do. Peer pressure can come from anyone, even your friends. Say you and your friends are at a party, your friend says, "hey let's go get a drink." You don't want to but your friend talks you into it. This is peer pressure.
<u>Conclusion</u>
Peer pressure is a terrible thing within society. Many adolescents participate and or are victims of peer pressure. You can make a difference under peer pressure. Stand up for those who are too scared to stand for themselves. You can make a change!
