Peer Pressure

Because, people are stupid and make decisions that failures make because they think the failures are cool and end up messing up their life. Because they couldn't make their own decisions. Then they end up becoming a failure. That's why you have to stop sitcomming to peer presure at an early age.

Here are all the facts I could find about Peer Pressure.

50 Facts

1. Most common in Adolescents

2. Peer pressure comes in all stages of life

3. Peer pressure an become a habit

4. Peer pressure can be negative or positive

5. Positive peer pressure is when the overall change is for the better

6. Can Influence choice of appearance

7. Can change growth

8. Can become permanent

9. can lead to unprotected sex, pregnancy, STD's

10. Main reason leading to bad things (sex, drugs, alcohol, etc.)

11. Can be overcome by treatment and help

12. 30% of teens are offered drugs while in high school

13. 74.3% of HS students have tried alcohol

14. 3.1 million teens smoke in the United States

15. Half of teens are pressured into sex

16. Can lead to lack of self esteem

17. Can become an addiction

18. parents have the strongest influence over teens when it comes to peer pressure

19. Marijuana use has raised 275% between 1992 and 1997

20. 9.5% of high school students have tried cocaine

21. the average starting age for drinking among teens nowadays is 13 years old

22. 32.2% of teens have drank before 13

23. 30.2% of students are offered drugs

24. 25. girls in High school

26. 25% of ages 17-18 smoke tobacco

27. 3.1 million teens smoke tobacco

28. There are 4 million reports of STD's by teens every year.

29. Can even start in Kindergarten.

30. Pressure from one's peers to behave in a manner similar or acceptable to them.

31. 51% of parents do not have monitoring software for their teens.

32. 42% of parents do not review the content read or typed in chat rooms or IM's

33. 99% of parents couldn't identify POS (parent over shoulder) or P911 (Parent alert.)

34. 28% of parents do not know if their teen talks to strangers online

35. 30% of parents allow their child to take their computer or laptop t a private place in the house.

36. One in thirty three children received an aggressive sexual solicitor who asked to meet them somewhere, called them on the telephone, or sent them regular mail, money, or gifts.

37. Nearly two-thirds of teenagers who drink end up buying their own alcohol.

38. 23 Percent of teenage girls are pressured into having sex

39. 25 percent of teen girls are pressured into drugs and alcohol

40. 41 percent of teen girls are pressured to be mean to others

41. 44 percent of girls are pressured to lie, steal or cheat

42. 67 percent of teen girls pressured into dressing a certain way

43. Positive peer influence will affect results on tests (A MSU study on 6th grade girls)

44. junior and senior high school students drink 35% of all wine coolers sold in the US

45. Approximately 9 percent of 14-year-olds, 18 percent of 15- to 17-year-olds, and 22 percent of 18- to 19-year-olds experience a pregnancy each year

46. 20% of them have tried a cigarette

47. 66% have tried alcohol

48. 25% reported having been involved in a binge drinking episode

49. More that one-third of teens have had sexual intercourse

50. Peer pressure feels lousy to the teen who is pressured

No, peer pressure can occur at any age. It is commonly associated with adolescence due to the heightened influence of friends and peers during that period, but adults can also experience peer pressure in various social, work, and personal settings.

Positive peer pressure can encourage individuals to make better choices, take part in healthy behaviors, and achieve their goals. It can foster a sense of community, motivation, and support among peers. Ultimately, positive peer pressure can lead to personal growth and development.

because your friends are the people pressuring you, you dont want to say no as they might not like you anymore. in thiss way peer pressure can effect your choises as you may feel that you have to say yesto whatever they want you to do. even if you dont want to do it.

Some sources of peer pressure include friends, classmates, siblings, social media influencers, and even parents or guardians. Peer pressure can come from various interactions and social environments in which individuals seek validation, acceptance, or approval from their peers.

A strong thesis statement on bad peer pressure could be: "Negative peer pressure can have detrimental effects on individuals, leading to risky behaviors, low self-esteem, and a compromised sense of identity. Understanding the underlying factors and developing strategies to resist negative influences are essential in promoting healthy relationships and personal growth."

Kids may give into peer pressure because they want to fit in with their peers, fear being left out or ostracized, and lack the confidence to assert their own opinions. Additionally, they may not have developed strong decision-making skills or have a strong sense of self-awareness yet.

Peer pressure can lead individuals to engage in behaviors that go against their moral beliefs in order to fit in or gain approval from their peers. This can result in a decline in moral standards as individuals prioritize group acceptance over ethical considerations. Additionally, peer pressure can create a sense of normalization around certain behaviors, making it easier for individuals to justify engaging in immoral acts.

young children will pester their parents over things like toys or cereal because of adverts they've seen which pressure them into being part of something

Also adverts constantly tell everyone that you NEED this, or that something will 'save your family from germs' or whatever with a statistic that says something like '70% of moms use it' which pressures mothers into thinking not only do they want to solve the problem the product offers a solution to, but this is the way they need to go about it

gender plays a large roll as well, there are adverts that are smothered in naked ladies worshiping a man because he wears a certain aftershave, and adverts with men staring shamelessly at women because of the clothes they're wearing. sex sells, and its also an excellent thing to use to pressure people into purchasing things they don't even want and make it feel like they need it too because they supposedly want/need sex

some adverts also make you feel like you're part of a club, like the gillette adverts that make-out that only real men use their products, this makes men (incredibly sensitive creatures) feel they need to buy gillette products they might not even want. Equally there are millions of yoghurt products that make 'us ladies feel better' blahblahblah, they pat woman on the head like it's some sort of weird book club mothers meeting and this makes women purchase things they don't need but might want if their stomach is upset.

I hope this is helpful I just saw your question and remembered doing similar in school.

it makes them feel like they have to commit to something they don't necessarily want to commit to, so it can result in:

-shame, because they gave into the peer pressure in the first place (which is not their fault but most people after giving into peer pressure kick themselves for it)

-it can often make them feel stranded, obviously depending on what they've been pressured into, but in many cases people that have been peer pressured into something feel that the thing they've been peer pressured into is weighing them down from doing anything else at all/doing anything effectively

-people who have been peer pressured into something are often terrified that they may lose friends over, either going against what they really think or feel, or because they feel guilty for what they were pressured into

overall peer pressure affects the way a person feels about themselves.

Answer2: There is strong pressures from one's age group to try and influence them how to act in life. There is peer pressure to use drugs, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, engage in bullying and sexual immorality and the list goes on and on. Peer pressure is in high school and all schools and age groups. Adults want to be accepted by their peers too. No one-young or old-it does not feel good to be rejected. No one likes to be made fun of for being different and not giving in to peer pressure. If we allow ourselves to just give in to pressure to fit in, we could drastically affect our own future. When we lack confidence, feeling unsure of ourselves, peer pressure can be very hard to resist, but it can be done. Peer pressure can cause some to become discouraged, sad, depressed and even suicidal. Each us us could do well to prepare ourselves and our children ahead of time for when peer pressure comes. At times, people might be tempted to conform to their peers' standards just to avoid their disapproval, but that would be a mistake. When you cave in to peer pressure, you become like a mindless robot because you allow other people to control you. Why let them have that kind of power?-Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold." (Romans 12:2, The New Testament in Modern English) Think about your identity. Ask yourself, 'What kind of person do I want to be?' Then think about the pressure you are facing and ask, 'What would that kind of person do in this situation?'-Bible principle: 2 Corinthians 13:5. Think beyond the present. If you are in school, in a few years-or even months-the very people you are trying to impress may not even be in your life.

How you feel about yourself has a huge impact on how you deal with peer pressure. If you have self-confidence, you don't care what others think about you-and peer pressure suddenly becomes unimportant."

Use positive pressure, make your close friends those who think like you. When peers/friends try to get you to use drugs, smoke and do stupid things, get new friends. For instance, if a schoolmate dares you to accept a cigarette from him, you could say, "No thanks" and then add, "I thought you were too smart to smoke!" Do you see how the pressure is returned? Rather than your having to explain why you do not smoke, your peer is compelled to think about why he does. What if you must face a situation head-on? Suppose a peer asks in disbelief, "Are you still a virgin?" In reply to the question about being a virgin, you might simply say, "Yes I am," or, "That's really a personal matter."

It is difficult to provide an exact percentage as experiences can vary greatly between individuals. However, it is important for teenagers to be aware of the potential risks of peer pressure and to develop skills to resist negative influences. Encouraging open communication and providing support can help teenagers make informed and confident decisions.

Teens may give in to peer pressure due to a desire to fit in, fear of rejection, or lack of confidence in their own judgment. Peer pressure can be a powerful influence during adolescence when teens are trying to establish their identities and build relationships with peers.

Psychologist Solomon Asch conducted the classic experiment on conformity and peer pressure which involved six confederates and one real participant viewing lines of different lengths to see if the participant would conform to incorrect answers given by the confederates. The study revealed the strong influence of group pressure on individual behavior.

Peer pressure refers to the influence that peers can have on an individual's behavior, attitudes, and decisions. It can be both positive, like encouraging healthy habits, or negative, like pressuring someone into risky behavior. Peer pressure is common in adolescence but can also be present in adulthood.

Some individuals may feel pressure to conform to the actions or behaviors of their peers in order to fit in, gain acceptance, or avoid feeling left out. Peer pressure can also stem from a desire to seek approval or validation from others within a social group. Additionally, individuals may succumb to peer pressure due to a fear of rejection or being ostracized by their peers.

Teens are still developing their sense of self-identity and are more vulnerable to seeking approval and acceptance from their peers. This desire for belonging can make them more susceptible to conforming to peer pressure in order to fit in and be accepted within their social group. Additionally, the prefrontal cortex of the brain, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, is still developing during adolescence, which can also contribute to teens being influenced by peer pressure.

Direct peer pressure is when someone is explicitly influenced or encouraged by their peers to take a particular action or make a specific decision. This can involve direct communication, such as someone directly asking or telling another person to do something.

Everyone experiences peer pressure, but it is more prevalent for young people when they are growing up. The desire to have friends and "fit in" makes peer pressure a major issue at that time of life. Unfortunately, when young, people do not realize how much succumbing to negative peer pressure can affect them the rest of their lives.

Being secure with yourself and your feelings, opinions and emotions will assist you in preventing some peer pressure from having an influence on you. But with that said, you will never be able to fully escape peer pressure and this includes even when you are past your teenage years. You will have to try and detour peer pressure even into the adult "keeping up with the Jone's" stage of life. Maintaining

confidence and pride in yourself at all stages of your life will help you immensely however to feel the need to give in to most forms of peer pressure.

Children may exhibit mean behavior towards others for various reasons, such as seeking attention, trying to fit in with peers, or lacking social skills to manage their emotions effectively. Additionally, exposure to negative influences, lack of guidance from adults, or experiencing stress or trauma can also contribute to children being mean to others. It's important for parents and educators to address and teach children positive social skills and empathy to help reduce mean behavior.

Its because you have made such a habit of lieing that without thinking about it you lie. Sometimes you do not even mean to and you want to tell the truth but maybe because something happend in the past to where you got hurt by someone physically or emotionally that makes you not want to tell the truth. You might be scared of it.

Peer pressure can hinder learning by causing individuals to prioritize social acceptance over academic performance. It can lead to students engaging in behaviors that may not be conducive to learning, such as skipping classes or not studying effectively. However, with the right support and guidance, individuals can resist negative peer pressure and thrive academically.