Peer pressure is a good thing.
Yes, it causes change.
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No, it's basically bullying.
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Peer pressure can be a good thing in some situations. When you are trying to decide if you should join a club or go out for a sport, a friend telling you to join might get you to experience new things and you might like it more than you thought. Even if you don't like it, it still gets you out and doing stuff. Side: Yes, it causes change.
Are you arguing for peer pressure or support? You seem to be thinking of supportive pressure, but often peer pressure finds itself in negative situations. What if a student wants to join the chess team, and they are pressured to not be in. Is that a good pressue? Side: No, it's basically bullying.
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Peer pressure is a good thing because it promotes change. The individual who is going through peer pressure may actually learn to use good habits throughout their day-to-day life. Positive change can be sparked by peer pressure, because pressure isn't always bad. For example, someone could be pressured into working for a good cause. Perhaps recycling! Side: Yes, it causes change.
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Peer pressure can seem bad at first glance. It always depends on what the situation is. For example if a kid is being peer pressured into doing drugs with friends then obviously it's bad. But if someone is being peer pressured into working out and losing weight it will not only help them be healthier, but it will also increase their self confidence. Side: Yes, it causes change.
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Peer pressure never takes away someone ability to make choices. Peer pressure doesn't brainwash people into always agreeing with the majority. When you said "It takes away their ability to formulate their own opinions." That is totally false. it might impact them but it never makes them to anything. It is always the person's choice to do something. Side: Yes, it causes change.
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Peer pressure is good in moderation but usually can overwhelm an individual negatively. An example of negative peer pressure includes an individual drinking, smoking, or doing drugs because their friends do it. Peer pressure is how a person fits in with their friend group and a lot of times leads to bullying if you try to exclude yourself from the act. Side: No, it's basically bullying.
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I think peer pressure can be a good thing because it can encourage you or someone else to do something or help them grow. An example could be pushing a friend to study more so they can have better grades or get their grades up. Peer pressure can also be a good thing because it can help you try something new and get you out of your comfort zone. Side: No, it's basically bullying.
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