Factors that Influence Teen Violence
... Peer pressure is another big factor. Teenagers rely a great deal upon their peers for guidance and support. Sometimes this is the wrong path to take. Friendship is a wrong word that is thrown around a little to loosely today. Teens let their “friend” talk them into doing things that they would not normally do. Some kids do drugs and they tell to the other kids to do the same thing. They don’t want to feel stupid and they follow their foot steps. Drugs and theft are brought into these relationship also. Today’s youth must learn to be leaders, not followers. Society can often be a harsh world to live in for a teen and to be considered "in" you must fit the role of the "perfect person." As young adults, teens are trying to find themselves. They look toward celebrities and leaders for a goal. They try to buy the right clothes, wear the nicest shoes, and be present at all the social events. To fit in, some are pushed to the edge. If someone is caught in a dark alley at the wrong time, a person might be killed just for your name bra...