Marshall FluhartyMaroon Echoes Reporter Peer pressure. It’s something we hear about every day, we are warned about it, but how do we avoid it or fall for it? Peer pressure, in its simplest form, is when one person or group guilt and push someone to do something they wouldn’t normally try, like drinking or drugs.
Believe it or not, we all have crumbled under the pressure, both positive and negative, from our friends and did something they wanted because we all want to fit in and get along. Most of us are naturally people-pleasers and want people to like us. So we follow along or try things so we don’t stick out and make people happy to spend their time with us. Many times peer pressure in school and towards students include the pressure to not do your school work and go out, to indulge in things not entirely legal, to do things with your body you are not entirely comfortable doing. Many people tell us to “Just say no”, but sometimes that’s not enough. Not everyone will simply accept a “No”. They’ll continue to push you and berate you until you agree. When you’re the only one saying “No, I don’t want to.” It’s harder to get them to leave you alone and just let you be. But that doesn’t mean you should be afraid to stand up for yourself. You could inspire someone else to speak up with you. People will recognize if you’re bold and abstinent about doing anything you don’t want to. If they are real friends they will understand your decision and respect it. It’s okay to say “No”, even if you feel like it won’t make a difference, because it will matter to you. If you’re in a place where things you don’t want to do is happening it’s okay to leave. If you are with a group that might be making poor choices, it’s okay to step out. If you are with someone who wants to leave, it’s okay to go with them. You are the one that will have to live with your decisions. Don’t succumb to peer pressure, you’re strong and no one can tell you what to do!
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