Friday, July 30, 2010

Why is parental pressure on teenagers more harmful that peer pressure??

I've got to write and essay on this so if anyone has any ideas they would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!Why is parental pressure on teenagers more harmful that peer pressure??
Well for one, pressue from your parents when you are a teenager is always more harmful because it can be very intense. You always want to do what your parents say, be like your parents, succeed like your parents. Sometimes the pressure of success can weigh on a teenager because they do not know how to balance being a ';kid'; and being an ';adult'; like their parents want them to be. It is often times very hard for a teenager to differentiate between doing what they want and what and what they know is the right thing to do. Peer pressure often times is ';easier'; for teenagers to shrug off only because it is their friends usually who are trying to get you to commit to doing something. It's a little bit more difficult to tell your parents NO than it is your friends.Why is parental pressure on teenagers more harmful that peer pressure??
because your parents are supposed to provide you with an unconditional loving, safe, happy environment. They are supposed to support you and guide you to make your own decisions. When they overly pressure you, you may feel like their love and support is contingent on you getting straight A's, being the star athlete, perfect...ect. if they put to much pressure on you it can stress you out
It's easier to try and find new friends if your current friends are pressuring you to do something you don't want. It's not easy to find new parents at all. In most cases, you're stuck with your parents for life. Your peers on the other hand are temporary only. They change as you grow older.

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