“Peer relationships are a fertile testing found for youth and their emerging identities. Many adolescents seek out a peer group with compatible members and inclusion or exclusion from certain groups can affect identify and overall development” (Hutchison, E. D. 2015). In Carl’s case he identifies with the “heads” who support him in a social circle. His social system promote the use of substances and there is a give and take within the dynamic. This social consequences of Carl’s peer label is his continued use of substances, which can lead to legal issues that can affect his future. In addition, Carl’s underachiever identity can also be related to his peer social circle. Since many adolescents tend to be attracted to peers who have the same values and beliefs. Carl runs the risk of continuing do poorly in school and settling for low grades, and motivation, which can also prevent him from achieving a better future for himself. Furthermore, these social groups can also promote negative health issues such as smoking, dietary habits, and high risk
“Peer relationships are a fertile testing found for youth and their emerging identities. Many adolescents seek out a peer group with compatible members and inclusion or exclusion from certain groups can affect identify and overall development” (Hutchison, E. D. 2015). In Carl’s case he identifies with the “heads” who support him in a social circle. His social system promote the use of substances and there is a give and take within the dynamic. This social consequences of Carl’s peer label is his continued use of substances, which can lead to legal issues that can affect his future. In addition, Carl’s underachiever identity can also be related to his peer social circle. Since many adolescents tend to be attracted to peers who have the same values and beliefs. Carl runs the risk of continuing do poorly in school and settling for low grades, and motivation, which can also prevent him from achieving a better future for himself. Furthermore, these social groups can also promote negative health issues such as smoking, dietary habits, and high risk