Persuasive Speech On Peer Pressure

Register to read the introduction… Spoken pressure is something that is said directly towards you that puts a lot of pressure on you. An example of this would be, “just try one, it won’t hurt you”, or “are you scared? You’re a wimp.” This pressure usually puts you in a place where it is hard to say no. Then, there is unspoken pressure, which is the act of assuming you are supposed to dress or act a certain way because everyone else is doing it, and it’s “the popular thing” to do. An example of this is thinking to yourself, “well they are doing it, so I guess I should too.” Peer pressure may be very tempting and powering, but you always have the ability to make the right choices. Chances are, if a situation feels wrong, then it is most likely wrong.
Lastly, peer pressure can influence you in a way that pressures you to give up personal pleasures just so you can be one of the crowd. Teens do this because they are so desperate to conform to their friends and peer’s values. Kids that are into singing, reading, writing, and any other extracurricular activities, may pass those hobbies up to go to the mall with friends. It is typically known that the ones who have once given something up, make fun of the people remaining in the hobbies. Some people even give up the …show more content…
It is something that everyone will have to deal with as they are growing up and maturing. I believe that it is an issue that can be reduced, if not stopped. It is hurting, and putting lives into danger every single day. Everyone should be respected for who they are, not what they do. No one should feel as if they are pressured into something they are not comfortable with, or even changing to meet someone else’s expectations. Peer pressure is extremely serious, and everyone needs to know the importance of it, and the consequences that can