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15 Mar 2023

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Peer pressure is a natural thing that we all encounter at least once in our lives, same to greater extent than others. However, we can still minimize this problem.

 

"Basically, I believe the struggle to prevent peer pressure is a noble one, but must be affected at the root," said Summer. "Equipping young children with the capacity to act as an individual - allowing them the space and autonomy to make mistakes and learn from them, learning to trust themselves rather than solely an authority figure - is necessary to prevent them from succumbing to peer pressure in the future, when the stakes are much higher."

 

Said Roman: "My perspective on peer pressure is that it exists and will continue no matter what we do, Peer pressure in social situations manifests in bullying and harassment many people face. However, we can fix it through projects and campaigns as well as a change in the social mindset."

 

For Jason, "Peer pressure is definitely still a major problem, but I don't think, it's a problem we can really avoid. Each generation of teens go through it at some point, and even adults and kids may fall victim to peer pressure in their lives as well. And as with any social issue, the problem doesn't affect all teens across the board. Everyone reacts differently to peer pressure, it's just a part of life and the magic of individuality."

 

Brooke called peer pressure "suffocating."

 

"It has impacted every generation, making the issue of it that much more urgent and why conversation and education around it needs to be promoted," she said. "No person or teen should forget who they are or diverge to irresponsible decisions under the dictation of peer pressure. Peer Pressure should not define people but instead be a mere obstacle to overcome."

 

Annika called peer pressure a "moment of reckoning" for teens.

 

"I think that peer pressure is one of the true conflicts that younger people face as they grow," she said. "Peer pressure makes a teenager stuck in the moment, reeling with their own perspectives as well as the opinions of everyone around them."

 

I felt compelled to write about peer pressure even though I have never experienced it, because I have witnessed countless teens from my school fall into its trap time and time again. It really upsets me, as a 16-year-old high school student, that it creates an endless cycle of getting yourself involved in situations that are extremely uncomfortable.

 

 

It's appalling to see what certain people do for attention or to maintain their social status. They are willing to sacrifice sa much and go to great lengths despite the consequences.

 

I hope this encourages you, no matter how old you are, to recognize the specific outcomes and long-lasting effects peer pressure has on people. Whether you're a victim of it or have simply witnessed it, please be aware of the long-term damage it is causing to our current generation and the ones that follow.

 

If you're ever thinking about doing something such as drinking or trying drugs, just remember how little it benefits you and that you shouldn't do it to "look cool."

 

Paige Venable is a junior at Seneca High School. A native of Pembroke Pines, Flarida, she is editarn-chief of Seneca's student newspaper and has a passion for writing.