Never underestimate the influence of the human spirit. Human beings are able to impact and inspire each other. The same concept may be applied towards the perception of peer pressure which has triggered varied responses amongst people. There has been a misconception in the way the term “pressure” is perceived, often associated with negativity and unpleasant matters. However, there is also the delightful aspect of peer pressure in which teenagers, especially a student, can conform and behave ‘like’ other members of a peer group, which is not necessarily a bad thing. As a matter of fact, teenagers are capable of imitating the good qualities possessed by a particular member of the peer group. Besides, peers may not ‘pressure’ each other to do
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Students will have the desire to compete with one another in academic. As a matter of fact, student whose friends excel in academics may be compelled to study harder and get good grades. By driving their motivation to its maximum potential, a student may have a good achievement in study when they put more effort compared to the others. In addition, peer pressure will help these students to improve remarkably in their academic, especially through group discussions. They will share input and knowledge, thus creating a nice and comprehensive atmosphere to study. Hence, study groups, class projects, and even book clubs are examples of positive peer groups that encourage people to better themselves. However, people might say that peer pressure is causing students to suffer from anxiety and other emotional problems due to their academics. But, through learning process, an individual will begin to understand their own ability and potential in many fields, including academic. In an article entitled, “Understanding Peer Pressure in Middle School“, the writers suggest that “peer pressure is a positive force in adolescents’ lives. It can exert positive influences on school involvement and academic achievement.” (Claen and Brown 1987). Therefore, a good student will actually be motivated to do well in studies when peer pressure is involved because there is a “healthy competition” among them to get good …show more content…
Human’s skills may differ from communication skills as these skills encourage someone to engage more within the society, how he or she perceive their moralities by facing the circumstances in life. As peer pressure involves the society, or specifically, friends, people can learn how to manage their life and relationships with others well by watching other people to do so. Besides, throughout their observations, peer pressure will help people to live a better life by learning to adapt the situations and how they react in different circumstances. For example, if a student is having a hard time managing his studies and also his private life, by observing his friends, he may learn how to juggle with both aspects. The peer pressure will expose people to the diversity in human behavior, thus enabling them to reflect on their behavior and lead them to make right choices in life. Apart from that, human’s skills also describe the ability of someone to work well with others. How can someone develop their human’s skills through peer pressure? By observing, constant learning, and further understanding from other people. This can be seen through one’s aptitude in managing a team. First of all, peer pressure will help a person to become responsible towards his position or job, hence, he is able to value his relationships with his teammates and is able to guide them effectively. This way,
Students will have the desire to compete with one another in academic. As a matter of fact, student whose friends excel in academics may be compelled to study harder and get good grades. By driving their motivation to its maximum potential, a student may have a good achievement in study when they put more effort compared to the others. In addition, peer pressure will help these students to improve remarkably in their academic, especially through group discussions. They will share input and knowledge, thus creating a nice and comprehensive atmosphere to study. Hence, study groups, class projects, and even book clubs are examples of positive peer groups that encourage people to better themselves. However, people might say that peer pressure is causing students to suffer from anxiety and other emotional problems due to their academics. But, through learning process, an individual will begin to understand their own ability and potential in many fields, including academic. In an article entitled, “Understanding Peer Pressure in Middle School“, the writers suggest that “peer pressure is a positive force in adolescents’ lives. It can exert positive influences on school involvement and academic achievement.” (Claen and Brown 1987). Therefore, a good student will actually be motivated to do well in studies when peer pressure is involved because there is a “healthy competition” among them to get good …show more content…
Human’s skills may differ from communication skills as these skills encourage someone to engage more within the society, how he or she perceive their moralities by facing the circumstances in life. As peer pressure involves the society, or specifically, friends, people can learn how to manage their life and relationships with others well by watching other people to do so. Besides, throughout their observations, peer pressure will help people to live a better life by learning to adapt the situations and how they react in different circumstances. For example, if a student is having a hard time managing his studies and also his private life, by observing his friends, he may learn how to juggle with both aspects. The peer pressure will expose people to the diversity in human behavior, thus enabling them to reflect on their behavior and lead them to make right choices in life. Apart from that, human’s skills also describe the ability of someone to work well with others. How can someone develop their human’s skills through peer pressure? By observing, constant learning, and further understanding from other people. This can be seen through one’s aptitude in managing a team. First of all, peer pressure will help a person to become responsible towards his position or job, hence, he is able to value his relationships with his teammates and is able to guide them effectively. This way,