Teen Issue Research Paper
The teen issues project was made to teach teenagers the negative effects of drugs, bulling, drinking, and any other issues teens may have.
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Raul Martinez
Humanities - 3/4
Ms. Chiodini
15 March 2013
Pressuring Teens into Drinking
Bruce Lee once said, “I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” Lee’s quote should be read by teens who are being influenced in a negative way by peer pressure. Peer pressure is influencing many teens into doing something they would not usually do. Most of the time peer pressure effects teens since they want to fit in so badly or be accepted by their peers. Negative peer pressure can influence teens into commit illegal behavior, like smoking, drinking, doing drugs and other illegal, or criminal activities. Because peer pressure to drinking alcohol is very common, many teens drink simply because they do not want to be left out. They think that by drinking they are being “cool” and that they will make friends more easily. However, the effects on alcohol can have deadly results in teens. Therefore, society should let all teens know the negative effects that peer pressure and drinking will bring into their lives.
Teenage drinking is very common because it is seen as part of normal teenage misbehavior and because it is a big result of peer pressure. Teens are most likely to try alcohol because they are trying to fit in and to have their peer’s approval. For example, “A major cause of alcoholism is peer pressure. Many teenagers - boys in particular -are incredibly competitive and will try to outperform one another at every possible opportunity. Drinking games may be very common at this age, and can help to foster the impression that drinking alcohol is not a serious matter” (“Teen Problems With”). This quote demonstrates how teens do not take drinking seriously teens who drink try to make others teens join them by making fun games out of it. Teenagers do not think about the consequences drinking will bring them since they are more worried about what others think of them. However this is not the only reason why teenagers try alcohol. Teens will also drink because they are looking for social acceptance. For instance, “One thing many people who experience problems with alcohol struggle with is the social stigma attached to anyone who chooses not to drink. Society as a whole seems to celebrate and idolize people who drink, and this can often add to any pressure you are already feeling over your level of consumption” (“Teen Problems With”). The desire to be accepted by teen society causes teens to think that by drinking; they will be accepted by others and will fit in. Peer pressure is affecting teenagers’ decision into drinking alcohol so that they do not feel left out. Peer pressure and the social acceptance of drinking cause many teenagers to try alcohol.
Teens drinking alcohol can hurt society and themselves in many different ways such as getting alcohol poisoning or by drinking and driving. Teenage drinking can cause teenagers to get poisoned by alcohol and die. For instance, “Alcohol poisoning can occur when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. About 50,000 people suffer from alcohol poisoning each year, and die as a result” (Hales). This quote shows how teenagers do not know when to stop drinking and die of alcohol poisoning as a result. This is a fatal effect that drinking may have on any teenager that abuses alcohol. A very large amount of teens are dying every year simply because other teens are pressuring them to drink alcohol. However, this is not the only effect drinking can bring to teenager’s life. There is also a great effect that teenage drinking has on society that can have horrific and tragic outcomes. For example, “The rate of alcohol – related traffic crashes is greater for drivers ages 16 to 20 than for drivers age 21 and older” (Johnston). This fact shows how teenage drinking and driving is extremely dangerous. Teens drinking and then choosing to drive a car can hurt society since they are putting many lives in danger by driving drunk. In most of the cases in which there is a car accident due to drinking, the drunken teenager gets less damage due to their body been less tense during the impact because of the alcohol. Drinking and driving and alcohol poisoning are some ways teenage drinking can affect society and teens themselves in negative ways.
There are many solutions to help reduce the amount of teens who drink alcohol. A very effective solution to peer pressure is to encourage teens to participate in support groups and talk about all of the problems that are affecting the teen. For example, “If you are struggling with drinking, it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are plenty of resources and support groups that are aimed directly at teenagers. Many of these arranged group therapy sessions where you can talk through the issues you are facing with other teenagers who are in the exact same position. These groups can be a great of comfort and are often the first step toward recovery” (“Teen Problems With”). This quote demonstrates how talking about the problems associated with drinking with other teens, can help teens by hearing the opinion of others who are going to similar situations. Support groups can help teenagers by sharing solutions to help teens with their problem. Although, this is a great solution, there are more solutions to the problem of teen drinking. Showing teens that you care and worry about them can be another solution to alleviate peer pressure. For instance, “Show your teen that you care. Attend after school activities and sporting events. Listen to them talk about their lives. Show that you are interested in what they are doing. Take time to be together as a family. Teenagers who are involved with their families and have good support systems are less likely to succumb to peer pressure” (“Teenage Peer Pressure”). This quote shows that if teens feel like they have someone to talk to, they will overcome their obstacles. Sometimes, if teens feel like they are important and that their family and friends are supporting them, those teens will be more comfortable talking about their problems in order for to find a solution. These are the teens who have the strength to stop been a victim of peer pressure because of their solid support system. Also participating in sports and clubs after school can help teens relief any stress that they have because of peer pressure. Peer pressure to drink alcohol can be very serious for teens, but there are still many solutions out there to help reduce the number of teens influenced by this.
Wanting to fit in and not feel left out can make teenagers be victims of peer pressure like drinking alcohol, which is one of the most common cases seen today. Teens drinking alcohol can be caused by other teens who try to convince their friends that drinking alcohol is alright and that everyone else is doing it. Teen drinking can result in teens driving while drunk and crashing and ending up in them getting killed, or they can also overdose and get alcohol poisoning. There are many solutions out there in order to solve teenage drinking like encouraging teens to participate in support groups and talking about the problem with their families and friends. Society needs to look out for teens that are being affected by peer pressure on drinking and try to give them all their support to prevent teens from ruining their lives.
Works Cited
Hales, Melodee. “Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking.” Juvenile Justice Bulletin.
Sep.2012. 26 Feb. 2013 <http://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/237145>
Johnston, L.D. “Underage Drinking: A Major Public Health Challenge.” National
Institute Of Health. Apr. 2003. 25 Feb. 2013
<http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa59.htm>
“Teenage Peer Pressure.” Family First Aid. 2000. 25 Feb. 2013
<http://www.familyfirstaid.org/peer-pressure.htm>
“Teen Problems with Alcoholism.” Project Know. 2013. 26 Feb. 2013
<http://www.projectknow.com/research/teen-problems-with-alcoholism/>
Humanities - 3/4
Ms. Chiodini
15 March 2013
Pressuring Teens into Drinking
Bruce Lee once said, “I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” Lee’s quote should be read by teens who are being influenced in a negative way by peer pressure. Peer pressure is influencing many teens into doing something they would not usually do. Most of the time peer pressure effects teens since they want to fit in so badly or be accepted by their peers. Negative peer pressure can influence teens into commit illegal behavior, like smoking, drinking, doing drugs and other illegal, or criminal activities. Because peer pressure to drinking alcohol is very common, many teens drink simply because they do not want to be left out. They think that by drinking they are being “cool” and that they will make friends more easily. However, the effects on alcohol can have deadly results in teens. Therefore, society should let all teens know the negative effects that peer pressure and drinking will bring into their lives.
Teenage drinking is very common because it is seen as part of normal teenage misbehavior and because it is a big result of peer pressure. Teens are most likely to try alcohol because they are trying to fit in and to have their peer’s approval. For example, “A major cause of alcoholism is peer pressure. Many teenagers - boys in particular -are incredibly competitive and will try to outperform one another at every possible opportunity. Drinking games may be very common at this age, and can help to foster the impression that drinking alcohol is not a serious matter” (“Teen Problems With”). This quote demonstrates how teens do not take drinking seriously teens who drink try to make others teens join them by making fun games out of it. Teenagers do not think about the consequences drinking will bring them since they are more worried about what others think of them. However this is not the only reason why teenagers try alcohol. Teens will also drink because they are looking for social acceptance. For instance, “One thing many people who experience problems with alcohol struggle with is the social stigma attached to anyone who chooses not to drink. Society as a whole seems to celebrate and idolize people who drink, and this can often add to any pressure you are already feeling over your level of consumption” (“Teen Problems With”). The desire to be accepted by teen society causes teens to think that by drinking; they will be accepted by others and will fit in. Peer pressure is affecting teenagers’ decision into drinking alcohol so that they do not feel left out. Peer pressure and the social acceptance of drinking cause many teenagers to try alcohol.
Teens drinking alcohol can hurt society and themselves in many different ways such as getting alcohol poisoning or by drinking and driving. Teenage drinking can cause teenagers to get poisoned by alcohol and die. For instance, “Alcohol poisoning can occur when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. About 50,000 people suffer from alcohol poisoning each year, and die as a result” (Hales). This quote shows how teenagers do not know when to stop drinking and die of alcohol poisoning as a result. This is a fatal effect that drinking may have on any teenager that abuses alcohol. A very large amount of teens are dying every year simply because other teens are pressuring them to drink alcohol. However, this is not the only effect drinking can bring to teenager’s life. There is also a great effect that teenage drinking has on society that can have horrific and tragic outcomes. For example, “The rate of alcohol – related traffic crashes is greater for drivers ages 16 to 20 than for drivers age 21 and older” (Johnston). This fact shows how teenage drinking and driving is extremely dangerous. Teens drinking and then choosing to drive a car can hurt society since they are putting many lives in danger by driving drunk. In most of the cases in which there is a car accident due to drinking, the drunken teenager gets less damage due to their body been less tense during the impact because of the alcohol. Drinking and driving and alcohol poisoning are some ways teenage drinking can affect society and teens themselves in negative ways.
There are many solutions to help reduce the amount of teens who drink alcohol. A very effective solution to peer pressure is to encourage teens to participate in support groups and talk about all of the problems that are affecting the teen. For example, “If you are struggling with drinking, it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are plenty of resources and support groups that are aimed directly at teenagers. Many of these arranged group therapy sessions where you can talk through the issues you are facing with other teenagers who are in the exact same position. These groups can be a great of comfort and are often the first step toward recovery” (“Teen Problems With”). This quote demonstrates how talking about the problems associated with drinking with other teens, can help teens by hearing the opinion of others who are going to similar situations. Support groups can help teenagers by sharing solutions to help teens with their problem. Although, this is a great solution, there are more solutions to the problem of teen drinking. Showing teens that you care and worry about them can be another solution to alleviate peer pressure. For instance, “Show your teen that you care. Attend after school activities and sporting events. Listen to them talk about their lives. Show that you are interested in what they are doing. Take time to be together as a family. Teenagers who are involved with their families and have good support systems are less likely to succumb to peer pressure” (“Teenage Peer Pressure”). This quote shows that if teens feel like they have someone to talk to, they will overcome their obstacles. Sometimes, if teens feel like they are important and that their family and friends are supporting them, those teens will be more comfortable talking about their problems in order for to find a solution. These are the teens who have the strength to stop been a victim of peer pressure because of their solid support system. Also participating in sports and clubs after school can help teens relief any stress that they have because of peer pressure. Peer pressure to drink alcohol can be very serious for teens, but there are still many solutions out there to help reduce the number of teens influenced by this.
Wanting to fit in and not feel left out can make teenagers be victims of peer pressure like drinking alcohol, which is one of the most common cases seen today. Teens drinking alcohol can be caused by other teens who try to convince their friends that drinking alcohol is alright and that everyone else is doing it. Teen drinking can result in teens driving while drunk and crashing and ending up in them getting killed, or they can also overdose and get alcohol poisoning. There are many solutions out there in order to solve teenage drinking like encouraging teens to participate in support groups and talking about the problem with their families and friends. Society needs to look out for teens that are being affected by peer pressure on drinking and try to give them all their support to prevent teens from ruining their lives.
Works Cited
Hales, Melodee. “Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking.” Juvenile Justice Bulletin.
Sep.2012. 26 Feb. 2013 <http://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/237145>
Johnston, L.D. “Underage Drinking: A Major Public Health Challenge.” National
Institute Of Health. Apr. 2003. 25 Feb. 2013
<http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa59.htm>
“Teenage Peer Pressure.” Family First Aid. 2000. 25 Feb. 2013
<http://www.familyfirstaid.org/peer-pressure.htm>
“Teen Problems with Alcoholism.” Project Know. 2013. 26 Feb. 2013
<http://www.projectknow.com/research/teen-problems-with-alcoholism/>