Identity, something which everyone has. The aspect that truly defines who someone is. Do we have full control over our identity, or do we gain it through exposure to life? Many people can argue both sides, but which one is reality. The more likely scenario is that it is defined by our family and friends.
Friends and family are obviously influential in a person’s life, identity included. Parents push their children to behave in certain ways, friends dare each other to do asinine tasks, both result in identity changes. One quote from Valerie Ulene’s A Teen’s Friends Are a Powerful Influence states, “The influences that friends exert over each other is truly powerful…”(Ulene). Ulene’s statement explains how friends can drastically influence each other. While many people agree with her statement, there are some people who can argue that friends don’t have that much influence over each other. Some argue that a child chooses friends who are similar to themselves, and therefore they don't influence each other. Although that is true, children also change each other's ideas and identities. One child may like to play sports and convince their friends to join a sports team. Because of that child, a few of their friends might come to …show more content…
Family members usually push each other to like and do certain things. In the case of Angie Esteban, her sisters supported her and helped her feel confident about being transgender. This is a quote from Angie from the article Salinas High Crowns First Transgender Prom Queen by Roberto M. Robledo “... Mostly my older sisters. They boosted me up…” (Robledo). Angie is explaining how her sisters supported her and how she feels about it. One argument that can be used against this is the cases where parents and family members have pushed someone one way but they go the other. This is a valid point, but those cases are not as common, and they have their own factors as
Friends and family are obviously influential in a person’s life, identity included. Parents push their children to behave in certain ways, friends dare each other to do asinine tasks, both result in identity changes. One quote from Valerie Ulene’s A Teen’s Friends Are a Powerful Influence states, “The influences that friends exert over each other is truly powerful…”(Ulene). Ulene’s statement explains how friends can drastically influence each other. While many people agree with her statement, there are some people who can argue that friends don’t have that much influence over each other. Some argue that a child chooses friends who are similar to themselves, and therefore they don't influence each other. Although that is true, children also change each other's ideas and identities. One child may like to play sports and convince their friends to join a sports team. Because of that child, a few of their friends might come to …show more content…
Family members usually push each other to like and do certain things. In the case of Angie Esteban, her sisters supported her and helped her feel confident about being transgender. This is a quote from Angie from the article Salinas High Crowns First Transgender Prom Queen by Roberto M. Robledo “... Mostly my older sisters. They boosted me up…” (Robledo). Angie is explaining how her sisters supported her and how she feels about it. One argument that can be used against this is the cases where parents and family members have pushed someone one way but they go the other. This is a valid point, but those cases are not as common, and they have their own factors as