I think that this idea of making stupid decisions or risky ones near other teens your age is to show a sign of "coolness" or "toughness" so that you gain a sign of acknowledgement. Teens will do something stupid to gain others attention, but there are also others who won't listen to anyone when they are driving. Most teens that drive aren't stupid and they know that if they make that risky turn or make that U-turn then they'll end up regretting it throughout the whole experience, they will only be satisfied if it ends up with them getting away with it. Muhammad Yousuf Period 4
I thought this article was very interesting. They had a different approach to why we take risks; the experiment they did was fascinating, i like how they had a group of people playing alone and another group of people playing with their friends. the people who played with their friends crashed the car more than the ones who played alone. I always thought that we took more risks when we are in a group because we don't want to feel embarrassed by not taking the risk that everyone would hope to see. So, my thoughts are very similar to the writers. I really enjoyed this article, and I would recommend this article to my friends. ELIZABETH FONTANA PERIOD 4 4/29/14
I feel as if risks are only taken when influenced by others, especially friends. Peer pressure is the main reason why people do certain things that you do not expect. People take these risks and listen to their peers so that they can have the feeling of acceptance in order to fit in with their peers because they feel what they are doing is wrong. I think people should follow what they desire to do even if it is right or wrong because in the end you can either learn from your mistakes or be proud of your own decision. Ashwin Mattam period 4 kramer
I completely agree with this article, and thankfully it isn't as depressing as usual. This study is interesting and I feel that it provides sufficient proof that teens do stupid and reckless things when with their friends. I know this from personal experience... I've done some stupid things with my friends like blow off class to go out to eat, ignore detentions and some other things that are within the law. Overall, I feel like friends can be a danger, especially in a car. Thankfully though, my friend Matt Giordano (you might remember him from last year) is one of the most responsible drivers I've seen in a while. I always try to make an effort not to distract him too much when it comes to driving, I know he gets distracted easily. - Frank Bono - Period 4
I like this article because it focuses on a different angle of risk vs reward. This article explains how teenagers take higher risks in front of their friends because they're pressured to take the risk. They want to be considered cool in front of their friends and not look like a geek, More often than not, the risk turns into a failure. On the other hand, this article explains how teenagers have learned to not spend money in the short term and that in the end they will be rewarded with more money. In the end this article explains the different sides of risk vs reward. I've learned that not giving into peer pressure will ultimately benefit me in the end. Anthony Cacchioli
I feel that the for young adults and teenagers they don't really focus on the risk and reward when surrounded by pears. I feel that the peers just being there cause the pressure to do more risky things without thinking. But if you are alone I feel you will actually balance the risk vs. reward and make a more thoughtful decision rather going of pressure and taking the deal without looking at the risk and how it can possibly harm you. And for adults I think they are past the whole peer pressure and are to mature to understand to not just jump in and think first. Zaid J
As teens, we are more compelled to do more dangerous things such as listen to bad advice from peers groups of friends. More than often, it involves some sort of money-spending endeavor. Though it is not a bad thing to spend a couple bucks with your buddies, it is a problem when it gets out of control. Teens are prone to make mistakes, it's what they do best. The reward system is a good test to see if young adults are responsible or not.
I agree with this article with the driving examples. I agree because it is true, i think of all the risks when im driving alone or driving with my friends my age. When i am with my friends there is no doubt we dont act 18 we do act younger. But when i am driving with my dad i am very careful because one wrong thing he will take my head off. Yet, i drive just as fast or do the things he does! I do think about the risks of getting into the car so i am careful regardless who i am which helps me drive safe. Caroline Nickels
This article was very interesting. It is very relatable to many teenagers and their peers. I do understand that peers pressure others to do certain things. For example “We have also shown that the reason teenagers take more chances when their peers are around is partly because of the impact of peers on the adolescent brain’s sensitivity to rewards.” This means what I explained that teens get pressured to do certain things. This should concern parents because when they are not around what do kids to with their friends and such.
I think that this is a very interesting article because it shows how teens nowadays are willing to take bigger risks without fully acknowledging the reward, whereas adults maintain an equilibrium between risk and reward. When people are alone, they tend to think about the consequences of their actions and do not generally do things that they know will cause them harm in the future. The article talks about how when college students are alone, their judgement is that of a 20-year-old and how when they are being watched, they act like 14-year-olds. Taking greater risks when being watched is mainly due to peer pressure. When you are with a group of friends, it is often hard to use your own wisdom and make the right choices. A lot of the times you are forced in to doing things that you know are not right. Also, there is a "cool factor" that teens want to portray to their friends. They don't want to be viewed as being scared or as someone who backs out easily. This is why many teens get off on the wrong path and ultimately, make the wrong decisions.
In a way i do agree because i do crazier things when i am with my friend rather then when i am alone. I don't think its because of peer pressure but i do think that it is because we just want to have a good time. A lot of the things you can do alone so you would rather do with your friends. The mice experiment was really interesting in the way that the mice drank more when other mice around but when they were alone they didn't.
This article demonstrates why parents are often so concerned about who their children's friends are. If a teenager is hanging around with a group of kids who are very focussed on their studies and try to have study sessions, then he/ she will probably want to join in, and will therefore study more. If that same person's friends are all getting together to smoke, no one wants to be left out. He/ she will probably go smoke. Friends and peers have a major impact on each other. Julie H. period 4
I completely agree with this article. I feel that teens do more dangerous things while around those of the same age. I know this because of personal experiences. It's true, teens are likely to do more risky things when with friends of the same age. It probably has to do with showing off or something in that nature. R.H. Period 3
It's true when teenagers are with their friends they become risk takers just to show off or prove their better than others. Adults are more wiser and smarter with their driving abilities. I don't think it's ever the friends you're with, I believe it's just who you are as a person and if you care more about safety then being better than other teen drivers. -daniella canel pd.4
I find this to be true a bit, friends can be dangerous but at the same time they can be able to help you with things that you need. The way they can be dangerous is that they can pressure you often to do something that you don't want to. Jonathan Chennakattu Period 3 Mr. Kramer
This article really shows how teens act differently when there is a presence of people the same age as them. The article states that teens would take more risks to have fun or try to impress your peers. Even though this was done through a driving video game doesn't mean it cant imply to real life. This is one of the reasons why teenagers that drive are more likely to get in an accident then anyone else. It's crazy how you change when there are peers around you.
the article talks about the studies of teenagers driving with other teens compared to when they are driving with teens older than them. i do agree that there is that type of peer pressure for mostly guys when they drive together rather than girls. i think guys will think they can take any risk and get out with a reward. i also think that even if there is one person saying to speed up there will be many more saying not to. teens understand the risks of driving so much better now because of all the things we are taught. francesca per3
I think it’s true that adolescents are more reckless when they are with their friends other than by themselves. I think peers have a huge influence on each other because they are always together. I think peers have a larger influence on each other than adults do because of peer pressure. -Samantha period 3
In many ways friends have a good and bad influence on the choices you make. Alot of friends who try new things want you to try it with them. There are studies shown that teenagers make more stupid decisions when they are around their friends. When teens are with their friends they are more likely to do things they wouldn't do if they were with their family or alone. K.S period 3
The influence of teens is riskier than any other. Everyone takes risks everyday, whether if that risk is big or small. Teens, however, are influenced their peers and tend to conform in order to "fit in." Teens, especially, have to be careful and have to have good decision making skills in order to survive. Christy Hahn pd03
The articles saying that you shouldn't take many risks especially when you're younger because it could come back and bite you in the butt. You end up paying more because as a adolescent you do stupid things. So in the future you will have to pay more for the stupid things you did in the past. -Nishika Period 3
This article really intersets me because it talks about adolscence teens my age. And the outcomes of things most kids my age do. One fact that really shocked me was higher rate of real-world risk taking in adolescent peer groups is a result of reckless teenagers’ being more likely to surround themselves with like-minded others.I also agreed with them saying that basically teenagers are influenced on other friends actions.If you go rob a bank and get away with it, maybe the next tme your friend would also bc they thinkk they wont get caught. K.K period 4
I thought that this article was really interesting but also very true because i have seen what it's talking about in my own life. I remember the first time i drove my car with my friends their presence alone cause me to drive dumber than normal, and do some interesting maneuvering. I'm not sure why but that seems to be own my life and most other adolescents lives work. Iv noticed similar behavior in my friends when i was around, so i know I'm not the only one who feels pressured to have more fun and do dumber things when surrounded by my piers.
I totally agree with this article. I feel like even I do more stupid things with my friends because we think we're invincible. And for teens, we want everything now. We seem to think that young children are not into the idea of delayed gratification but us teens are just the same. We want everything now and we're not willing to wait for the bigger reward. JT Period 3
it shows that peer influence is quite important in everything we do. i see that the main example in the article is driving. people tend to behave more dangerous when they are around their peers than when they are alone. and i found that the students' tendency to make a bad choice when they are around their peers. it is shown that the financial life of young people is inconsistent and crucial as it is proven that they tend to choose bad choices affected by peer influence. it is dangerous. and im surprised that peer pressure is not only applied in social life but also in people's financial decisions and everything. Pd 3 Hoonmo K.
I personally do believe that teenagers do drive recklessly, but some teenagers are actually good drivers. It really depends who us driving certain people get distracted easily, those are the people that shouldn't be at the wheel.
I believe that depending on what group of friends you choose, friends can be dangerous. They could influence you to do stupid things which coiuld lead to something serious. Theres also the factor of trying to look cool by doing risky things around your friends. This is another reason why friends can be dangerous.
I agree with the article "Friends Can Be Dangerous" We act different when we are around our friends, every teen-adult does. People change their ways/make bad decisions when they're around different "peer groups". Your friend group could force you to do something bad and you'd still do it because you think "they won't get caught" or "just this once" then you get addicted to doing whatever they are doing and the cycle continues. Kids should start realizing and making there own decisions. Per 4 Victoria Fontana
Matthew Esposito I think that teens take more risks and get less of an award out of it because thy think they know what there doing. when they don't the only time you go for a risk vs. award is when you now the risk and award in the end or the risk
I agree with this article, because I think that evertone makes a risky decision when they are with their friends at some point in their life. From personal experience, just being around my peers alone may push me to make a risky decision. -TB pd3
Every decision comes with a responsibility. You need to pay for what you did and said. It either comes with a cost or a reward. Making friends is the same deal. People usually do now imagine that they might take risks making friends. However, friends can be dangerous if you do not evaluate before having a relationship with them.
as teens i think we are more willing to do riskier things because we think we're invincible. Peer pressure at this age kicks in to the max. Amir Dhirani pd4
I think this article is interesting because as a teen reading this teen problems make me reflect on myself. I tend to do more crazy things when I'm around my friend rather then staying alone. But I don't think it's because of peer pressure instead I just want to have more fun time. So I thought that mice experiment was little odd because mice drank more water when their friends were around but when it was alone it didn;t drink. PK period3
I think this article is interesting because as a teen reading this teen problems make me reflect on myself. I tend to do more crazy things when I'm around my friend rather then staying alone. But I don't think it's because of peer pressure instead I just want to have more fun time. So I thought that mice experiment was little odd because mice drank more water when their friends were around but when it was alone it didn;t drink. PK period3
I agree with this. Teenagers will obviously do a lot more reckless activites that involve high risks when with their friends because we dont know any better. The statistics that say peers are more distractive to teens compared to adults because teens are less experienced. Also, teens are very curious and dont know the actual risk as their doing somthing reckless. Adults will stop and think about all of the consequences but teens just try to have fun in the moment and that doesn't always require a lot of thought. Pauric Coyle Period 3
Although i believe that everyone should have friends, i believe that your friends should be chosen wisely. Some people you may think are your friends, but in reality they don't care about you and can cause you to do things that you might regret. This is caused by peer pressure and the need to feel "cool". hanging out with the wrong people can lead you to do something stupid in the future. So i believe that having friends is a very good thing but i also believe that your friends should be chosen wisely
I think that this idea of making stupid decisions or risky ones near other teens your age is to show a sign of "coolness" or "toughness" so that you gain a sign of acknowledgement. Teens will do something stupid to gain others attention, but there are also others who won't listen to anyone when they are driving. Most teens that drive aren't stupid and they know that if they make that risky turn or make that U-turn then they'll end up regretting it throughout the whole experience, they will only be satisfied if it ends up with them getting away with it.
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Period 4
I thought this article was very interesting. They had a different approach to why we take risks; the experiment they did was fascinating, i like how they had a group of people playing alone and another group of people playing with their friends. the people who played with their friends crashed the car more than the ones who played alone. I always thought that we took more risks when we are in a group because we don't want to feel embarrassed by not taking the risk that everyone would hope to see. So, my thoughts are very similar to the writers. I really enjoyed this article, and I would recommend this article to my friends.
ReplyDeleteELIZABETH FONTANA
PERIOD 4
4/29/14
I feel as if risks are only taken when influenced by others, especially friends. Peer pressure is the main reason why people do certain things that you do not expect. People take these risks and listen to their peers so that they can have the feeling of acceptance in order to fit in with their peers because they feel what they are doing is wrong. I think people should follow what they desire to do even if it is right or wrong because in the end you can either learn from your mistakes or be proud of your own decision.
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period 4
kramer
I completely agree with this article, and thankfully it isn't as depressing as usual. This study is interesting and I feel that it provides sufficient proof that teens do stupid and reckless things when with their friends. I know this from personal experience... I've done some stupid things with my friends like blow off class to go out to eat, ignore detentions and some other things that are within the law. Overall, I feel like friends can be a danger, especially in a car. Thankfully though, my friend Matt Giordano (you might remember him from last year) is one of the most responsible drivers I've seen in a while. I always try to make an effort not to distract him too much when it comes to driving, I know he gets distracted easily.
ReplyDelete- Frank Bono - Period 4
I like this article because it focuses on a different angle of risk vs reward. This article explains how teenagers take higher risks in front of their friends because they're pressured to take the risk. They want to be considered cool in front of their friends and not look like a geek, More often than not, the risk turns into a failure. On the other hand, this article explains how teenagers have learned to not spend money in the short term and that in the end they will be rewarded with more money. In the end this article explains the different sides of risk vs reward. I've learned that not giving into peer pressure will ultimately benefit me in the end.
ReplyDeleteAnthony Cacchioli
I feel that the for young adults and teenagers they don't really focus on the risk and reward when surrounded by pears. I feel that the peers just being there cause the pressure to do more risky things without thinking. But if you are alone I feel you will actually balance the risk vs. reward and make a more thoughtful decision rather going of pressure and taking the deal without looking at the risk and how it can possibly harm you. And for adults I think they are past the whole peer pressure and are to mature to understand to not just jump in and think first.
ReplyDeleteZaid J
As teens, we are more compelled to do more dangerous things such as listen to bad advice from peers groups of friends. More than often, it involves some sort of money-spending endeavor. Though it is not a bad thing to spend a couple bucks with your buddies, it is a problem when it gets out of control. Teens are prone to make mistakes, it's what they do best. The reward system is a good test to see if young adults are responsible or not.
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I agree with this article with the driving examples. I agree because it is true, i think of all the risks when im driving alone or driving with my friends my age. When i am with my friends there is no doubt we dont act 18 we do act younger. But when i am driving with my dad i am very careful because one wrong thing he will take my head off. Yet, i drive just as fast or do the things he does! I do think about the risks of getting into the car so i am careful regardless who i am which helps me drive safe.
ReplyDeleteCaroline Nickels
This article was very interesting. It is very relatable to many teenagers and their peers. I do understand that peers pressure others to do certain things. For example “We have also shown that the reason teenagers take more chances when their peers are around is partly because of the impact of peers on the adolescent brain’s sensitivity to rewards.” This means what I explained that teens get pressured to do certain things. This should concern parents because when they are not around what do kids to with their friends and such.
ReplyDeleteAsma I. Pd. 3.
I think that this is a very interesting article because it shows how teens nowadays are willing to take bigger risks without fully acknowledging the reward, whereas adults maintain an equilibrium between risk and reward. When people are alone, they tend to think about the consequences of their actions and do not generally do things that they know will cause them harm in the future. The article talks about how when college students are alone, their judgement is that of a 20-year-old and how when they are being watched, they act like 14-year-olds. Taking greater risks when being watched is mainly due to peer pressure. When you are with a group of friends, it is often hard to use your own wisdom and make the right choices. A lot of the times you are forced in to doing things that you know are not right. Also, there is a "cool factor" that teens want to portray to their friends. They don't want to be viewed as being scared or as someone who backs out easily. This is why many teens get off on the wrong path and ultimately, make the wrong decisions.
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In a way i do agree because i do crazier things when i am with my friend rather then when i am alone. I don't think its because of peer pressure but i do think that it is because we just want to have a good time. A lot of the things you can do alone so you would rather do with your friends. The mice experiment was really interesting in the way that the mice drank more when other mice around but when they were alone they didn't.
ReplyDelete-Aleem Sutar pd 3
This article demonstrates why parents are often so concerned about who their children's friends are. If a teenager is hanging around with a group of kids who are very focussed on their studies and try to have study sessions, then he/ she will probably want to join in, and will therefore study more. If that same person's friends are all getting together to smoke, no one wants to be left out. He/ she will probably go smoke. Friends and peers have a major impact on each other.
ReplyDeleteJulie H. period 4
I completely agree with this article. I feel that teens do more dangerous things while around those of the same age. I know this because of personal experiences. It's true, teens are likely to do more risky things when with friends of the same age. It probably has to do with showing off or something in that nature.
ReplyDeleteR.H. Period 3
I agree and disagree to this article. Friends can convince you into doing stupid things but we should know what to do and what not to do.
ReplyDeleteI agree and disagree to this article. Friends can convince you into doing stupid things but we should know what to do and what not to do.
ReplyDeleteIt's true when teenagers are with their friends they become risk takers just to show off or prove their better than others. Adults are more wiser and smarter with their driving abilities. I don't think it's ever the friends you're with, I believe it's just who you are as a person and if you care more about safety then being better than other teen drivers.
ReplyDelete-daniella canel pd.4
I find this to be true a bit, friends can be dangerous but at the same time they can be able to help you with things that you need. The way they can be dangerous is that they can pressure you often to do something that you don't want to.
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Period 3
Mr. Kramer
This article really shows how teens act differently when there is a presence of people the same age as them. The article states that teens would take more risks to have fun or try to impress your peers. Even though this was done through a driving video game doesn't mean it cant imply to real life. This is one of the reasons why teenagers that drive are more likely to get in an accident then anyone else. It's crazy how you change when there are peers around you.
ReplyDeletePreston Wong Pd.4
the article talks about the studies of teenagers driving with other teens compared to when they are driving with teens older than them. i do agree that there is that type of peer pressure for mostly guys when they drive together rather than girls. i think guys will think they can take any risk and get out with a reward. i also think that even if there is one person saying to speed up there will be many more saying not to. teens understand the risks of driving so much better now because of all the things we are taught. francesca per3
ReplyDeleteI think it’s true that adolescents are more reckless when they are with their friends other than by themselves. I think peers have a huge influence on each other because they are always together. I think peers have a larger influence on each other than adults do because of peer pressure.
ReplyDelete-Samantha period 3
In many ways friends have a good and bad influence on the choices you make. Alot of friends who try new things want you to try it with them. There are studies shown that teenagers make more stupid decisions when they are around their friends. When teens are with their friends they are more likely to do things they wouldn't do if they were with their family or alone.
ReplyDeleteK.S period 3
The influence of teens is riskier than any other. Everyone takes risks everyday, whether if that risk is big or small. Teens, however, are influenced their peers and tend to conform in order to "fit in." Teens, especially, have to be careful and have to have good decision making skills in order to survive.
ReplyDeleteChristy Hahn pd03
The articles saying that you shouldn't take many risks especially when you're younger because it could come back and bite you in the butt. You end up paying more because as a adolescent you do stupid things. So in the future you will have to pay more for the stupid things you did in the past.
ReplyDelete-Nishika Period 3
This article really intersets me because it talks about adolscence teens my age. And the outcomes of things most kids my age do. One fact that really shocked me was higher rate of real-world risk taking in adolescent peer groups is a result of reckless teenagers’ being more likely to surround themselves with like-minded others.I also agreed with them saying that basically teenagers are influenced on other friends actions.If you go rob a bank and get away with it, maybe the next tme your friend would also bc they thinkk they wont get caught.
ReplyDeleteK.K period 4
I thought that this article was really interesting but also very true because i have seen what it's talking about in my own life. I remember the first time i drove my car with my friends their presence alone cause me to drive dumber than normal, and do some interesting maneuvering. I'm not sure why but that seems to be own my life and most other adolescents lives work. Iv noticed similar behavior in my friends when i was around, so i know I'm not the only one who feels pressured to have more fun and do dumber things when surrounded by my piers.
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I totally agree with this article. I feel like even I do more stupid things with my friends because we think we're invincible. And for teens, we want everything now. We seem to think that young children are not into the idea of delayed gratification but us teens are just the same. We want everything now and we're not willing to wait for the bigger reward.
ReplyDeleteJT Period 3
it shows that peer influence is quite important in everything we do. i see that the main example in the article is driving. people tend to behave more dangerous when they are around their peers than when they are alone. and i found that the students' tendency to make a bad choice when they are around their peers. it is shown that the financial life of young people is inconsistent and crucial as it is proven that they tend to choose bad choices affected by peer influence. it is dangerous. and im surprised that peer pressure is not only applied in social life but also in people's financial decisions and everything.
ReplyDeletePd 3 Hoonmo K.
I personally do believe that teenagers do drive recklessly, but some teenagers are actually good drivers. It really depends who us driving certain people get distracted easily, those are the people that shouldn't be at the wheel.
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I believe that depending on what group of friends you choose, friends can be dangerous. They could influence you to do stupid things which coiuld lead to something serious. Theres also the factor of trying to look cool by doing risky things around your friends. This is another reason why friends can be dangerous.
ReplyDeleteMG period 4
I agree with the article "Friends Can Be Dangerous" We act different when we are around our friends, every teen-adult does. People change their ways/make bad decisions when they're around different "peer groups". Your friend group could force you to do something bad and you'd still do it because you think "they won't get caught" or "just this once" then you get addicted to doing whatever they are doing and the cycle continues. Kids should start realizing and making there own decisions.
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Matthew Esposito
ReplyDeleteI think that teens take more risks and get less of an award out of it because thy think they know what there doing. when they don't
the only time you go for a risk vs. award is when you now the risk and award in the end or the risk
I agree with this article, because I think that evertone makes a risky decision when they are with their friends at some point in their life. From personal experience, just being around my peers alone may push me to make a risky decision.
ReplyDelete-TB pd3
Every decision comes with a responsibility. You need to pay for what you did and said. It either comes with a cost or a reward. Making friends is the same deal. People usually do now imagine that they might take risks making friends. However, friends can be dangerous if you do not evaluate before having a relationship with them.
ReplyDeleteas teens i think we are more willing to do riskier things because we think we're invincible. Peer pressure at this age kicks in to the max.
ReplyDeleteAmir Dhirani pd4
I think this article is interesting because as a teen reading this teen problems make me reflect on myself. I tend to do more crazy things when I'm around my friend rather then staying alone. But I don't think it's because of peer pressure instead I just want to have more fun time. So I thought that mice experiment was little odd because mice drank more water when their friends were around but when it was alone it didn;t drink.
ReplyDeletePK period3
I think this article is interesting because as a teen reading this teen problems make me reflect on myself. I tend to do more crazy things when I'm around my friend rather then staying alone. But I don't think it's because of peer pressure instead I just want to have more fun time. So I thought that mice experiment was little odd because mice drank more water when their friends were around but when it was alone it didn;t drink.
ReplyDeletePK period3
I agree with this. Teenagers will obviously do a lot more reckless activites that involve high risks when with their friends because we dont know any better. The statistics that say peers are more distractive to teens compared to adults because teens are less experienced. Also, teens are very curious and dont know the actual risk as their doing somthing reckless. Adults will stop and think about all of the consequences but teens just try to have fun in the moment and that doesn't always require a lot of thought.
ReplyDeletePauric Coyle Period 3
Although i believe that everyone should have friends, i believe that your friends should be chosen wisely. Some people you may think are your friends, but in reality they don't care about you and can cause you to do things that you might regret. This is caused by peer pressure and the need to feel "cool". hanging out with the wrong people can lead you to do something stupid in the future. So i believe that having friends is a very good thing but i also believe that your friends should be chosen wisely
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