debate against the topic children are influenced by their friends rather than parents
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yes I agree in a world like this where we meet so many people everyday,it’s difficult to have an opinion of your own.what i feel is that the most important thing in this world for people is acceptance.most of the people in this world want to be rich and famous . and if you ask them why, they will say “i’ll be respected in the society.”and being respected is a sort of acceptance.people want that.
teens nowadays want to emulate their peers. they are looking for ways to separate from their families and begin to define themselves as individuals. To that end, they turn to friends for guidance and direction. They tend to mimic their peers' behaviors and adopt the same attitudes. Conforming to social norms helps them redefine themselves while earning them acceptance and approval. Fitting in simply feels good.
as for parent’s opinions are concerned, teens know it that their parents always mean good.but following that kind of advice makes feel like the rest of the kids in the block.they want to be different and get appreciated for that.that’s where the actual problem comes in.many teens start smoking and drinking with their peers just for their sheer acceptance and to look sort of “cool” in front of everyone.
Friends can also have a positive influence on a teen's life, especially if that friend has a commitment to succeeding. Two friends who spend frequent time together can push each other toward academic and sports-related goals, making both of them more successful.
getting influenced by people in general is like a double-edged sword.that will either make you or break you.