Growing up, every teenager gets in the middle of good and bad situations. But not all situations are easy to handle. Some decisions have a clear right or wrong answer; like should I wear this or that? Others may need some real thinking and processing; like should I break the rules or lie to someone I care about? For example, peer pressure. Nobody faces peer pressure easily no matter how old you are. Peer pressure can be negative and positive. It could lead you to new friends and adventures, or it can get you in a lot of trouble you can never take back.
In the article, “Dealing with Peer Pressure” by, Nemours helps teenagers who are having a hard time dealing with peer pressure, think of the positive influences peer pressure can give someone. Nemours’s view point is that peer pressure can help make new friends and open doors to new experiences. It also is a good example for others, making the peer influenced to set their standards higher than they ever thought possible. This author has chosen a descriptive article by expressing how to handle peer pressure, what to do when you’re in a situation influencing peer pressure, and if you should avoid it or go for it. It teaches teenagers peer pressure isn’t that bad and everyone should try it so they can experience new things and meet new people. Though sometimes the pressure to fit in and do what everyone else is doing isn’t always the best path to turn to. A person might feel pressured to do something just because others are doing it, or “say they are”. Peer pressure can influence a person to do something that is harmless-or can cause many consequences. In the article, Nemours is very bias towards the fact that peer pressure is open to everyone, and is a great experience to try in your life. Nemours uses words like; influences, comforting, committed, and opportunities. These words give you a slant which expresses that dealing with peer pressure isn’t all bad and can introduce you to new opportunities, and friendships.
In the article, “Peer Pressure” by, Teens for Life influences teens to set your standards high and be the bigger person. “Peer Pressure’s” article is an informative article giving examples about a real life situation teens go through in middle and high school; peer pressure. In the article, peer pressure is described as “no big deal”, and it’s easy to just say you’re bigger than that; but that’s not always the case. If your peers go overboard with pressuring you, the best advice the article gives you is to just say you’re bigger than that. However, that doesn’t specifically mean to leave and find new friends, the article just states to not be apart of your peers plan. The author is very understanding with the tough decisions teens must make when they are pressured, so the author practically walks you through the steps through middle and high school drama. The author uses words like; truthful, regret, and important. The articles slant informs teens that the author is determined to help kids that have a hard time finding who are the right peers to be around, what do they need to do to fit in, and when to learn to be above the influence.
In the article, “Six Ways to Deal with Peer Pressure” by, FBC Ministries, informs teens the best six ways to handle and/or stay away from peer pressure. This descriptive article helps teens learn the six ways they should handle peer pressure. The author’s viewpoint is that the best ways to handle peer pressure is to avoid it and just say no, even if it means loosing someone who you thought was your friend but turned into be someone who is no longer trustworthy. The author suggests to teens to stay away from any positive and negative influences you know certain people will bring on you. Also, choosing your friends wisely can have a big effect on dealing with peer pressure. Even if it has to do with loosing friends and being lonely, the best way is to stay strong and tough it out. Even though, just saying no can be the best way to deal with peer pressure, saying no could also mean making you stay away from drama, and being social with other peer. The article suggests not attending slumber parties, and avoiding hanging out with big groups of friends out of school; that’s when everything starts to stir up. In the article, the author uses words like; willingness, wisely, and survive. These words give teens a slant that dealing with pressure can be tough but everyone can overcome it if they just say no.
Dealing with peer pressure can be one of the most difficult experiences in middle and high school. But it can also be one of the easiest. These articles – with there different perspectives and opinions – help you choose which path is best for you to follow. Whether is means finding new peers and influences, or just going for it and not worrying about the consequences. With peer pressure meaning many different things, getting advice like these three article, or even from an adult or other peers, those are one of the best things to turn to when in a situation dealing with peer pressure.
