PEER PRESSURE by meredithakristianti

meredithakristi — 2013-05-22 19:22:06 UTC

Gendis Annisa

2013-05-22 20:04:25 UTC

It can lead to low self-esteem, depression, drinking, free sex, etc.

I mean peer pressure can cause people to do things they would not normally do.

So, choose your friends wisely. Good friends will make better life ;)

Leonardo Fabian

2013-05-22 22:56:44 UTC

It can keep you conscious of the needs and wants of others around you and make you a more functional part of society. A person without the sensation of peer pressure would be completely incapable of living in a group, and being a constructive member of society.

Monica Raphita

2013-05-23 01:05:43 UTC

I think it depends on what kind of peer pressure you're talking about. If it's constructive peer pressure like to compete against each other, it can actually be a motivation to perform better or make positive changes (I experienced this in my major). But if it's destructive peer pressure I think it can lead to negative feelings about one's self and push them to do something they don't feel comfortable with.

Edward

2013-05-23 05:40:46 UTC

a closed personality is one, this then leads to lower self esteem and confidence, In the worst cases, this may also lead to the limitation in creativity since they are most likely changed into a regular average joe.

Denny

mr_d_aditya — 2013-05-24 02:42:00 UTC

I think it can leads to either negative or positive result.

- Negative : it can leads to drugs consumption, criminality,

and a thought that if you don't do "those things" you

are a "Loser."

- Positive : I think it also can leads to a positive result, it can

be illustrated in the situation where a teenager who are

placed in a very active class, yet that teenager is not a typical

teenager that are very active; because of this, he/she motivates

and encourage him/herself to be active.

Reni Indrawan

2013-05-24 03:20:24 UTC

There is no doubt that peer pressure can lead to a lot of things, be it negative or positive. It's pretty much a common knowledge these days and I will not go into that. Instead, I think 'lack of originality' and 'identity crisis' deserve just as much attention when it comes to peer pressure. Come to think of it, how could teens find their own identities if they surround themselves with those who are also suffering from identity crisis? In terms of the lack of originality as individuals, I think doing the things your friends do and go to places they go isnt always a wise decision. After all, everyone has different talents and passion and if they take a wrong path because of their friends, who is it to blame? :)

anavaliza atmadja

2013-05-24 13:30:36 UTC

peer pressure leads to anything, either good or bad. as a matter of fact, peer pressure itself, directly or not, takes place in peer's development. lets say that if the peers were soldiers, the (peer) pressure was the training moments so that they can develop themselves to be tougher and braver to face the war, or we can say when they become adults, where experiences and strong mentality are needed. this, i am talking about good peer pressure.
after all, good/bad peer pressure (in my opinion) depend on the peers. would they take the pressure around them as a good one or a bad one. if the pressure does not do any good to him/her, then leave. but if the pressure helps him/her to be a better person, then stay, and fight.

Stefan

2013-05-24 14:29:27 UTC

Basically, if you put pressure too much whatever it is, it's going to explode. In this case, depression until insanity, in the worst case. Be yourself can be one of prevention of peer pressure.

Andrew

2013-05-24 14:49:57 UTC

Personally, I think it lead to two aspects, for instance, losing self-confident and giving up easily on certain difficult situations

Irfan

2013-05-29 09:00:01 UTC

Hi Gendis! :D

it leads to one losing herself for others or one being ignorant. but hey, one could also learn a lot. One may learn to adapt and adopt. One may learn to influence. One that succeeds with the pressure, may most likely be able to give her peers: pressure.

Devina

depzz_sugiyanto — 2013-06-04 09:16:38 UTC

For me, peer pressure is bad. It can make a person lose his self confidence.