The young people in modern day society is very different from what it used to be several years ago. Peer pressure is a main reason why many young individuals make mistakes. It is very dominant in our society. Peer pressure cannot be stopped but can be avoided. The question is, how can children avoid falling into peer pressure? The answer is, by talking to someone they trust before taking any decision. Who is the best person to consult too when you have a problem? The answer is your parents. But, how can most children go to their parents if they rarely talk too their parents. A good relationship between child and parent is very important during the earliest years of a child’s life. Children who feel comfortable talking to their parents tend to go to them for any problems they may have; thus, they are likely to make less mistakes in their lives.
In most cases, children who rarely talks or spend time with their children tend to use drugs, steal, or do other illegal things. Children in these situations often tend to think that their parents rarely spend time with them because they have other important things to do. As a result, they keep their problems to themselves. In other circumstances, children fear talking to their parents because they argue to much, or because they abuse them. Children who encounter this crisis in their homes tend to do things that according to them make them feel happy, such as using drugs. Parent must try to talk to their children in a passive way rather than an aggressive manner. Children always want to feel like they are welcome and that no time is inconvenient to talk to their parents. It is often seen that most African American children tend to do more wrongful things than Caucasian children. Why? The answer is because Caucasian family tends to sit and talk with their children, whereas, African American family rarely talks to their children.
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I absolutely agree.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you April. Children in modern society are lost. They don't have anyone to talk to. Parents have to try to raise their children. Most children in modern society live in a single parent home which is very hard on that one parent. A mother can not be a father and a mother at the same time. Some kids don't know how to become real kids because they don't have healthy examples of just being a kid. Roles Models are very hard come by and its going to get worse because this issue isn't being presented on a global scale.Children need our support more than ever because if we don't talk and reach out to them we have lost an upcoming generation who is confused about this world we live in. Single parents need that extra support trying to keep that child in the right direction.Its going to get worse until we as human beings do something. Young people are on the endanger list in the 21 century.
ReplyDeletegreat job on your class presentation!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your blog nice job.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point of view in that children who are closer with their parents make less mistakes in life. When parents neglect their kids they are left to the world and their surroundings to mold and make them.
ReplyDeleteI really believe that the children of today's society are going down a dark and depressing road. I have high hopes that parents can make a U-turn and guide their kids in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteAn uplifting comment is needed here but I am not sure what it is. Parental involvement is key. Sometimes a teacher, family member or family friend can play a supportive role in a child's life.
ReplyDeleteI was raised by a songle parent that was a Police Officer and retired as a Police Lt., which meant I was home alone a lot by muself, but you know I took care of my myself and my bother eventhough he was older, I feel that if you are a stronged willed person, no matter who or what is trying to influence you in doing something you will do the right thing. I could have gotten into a lot of trouble when I was much younger but I did not. I would not say that our children today are neglected. Neglected is such a strong word.
ReplyDeleteSorry I misspelled single, sorry guys.
ReplyDeleteDebi I do agree with you when you say that if you are a strong willed person you are less likely to make errors. But I would like to ask you, are you strong willed because you were taught by your single parent or is it a innate trait. Perhaps you are right, but as Professor Sharlene said parental involvement is very necessary for a child. There are many children who are not as strong willed as you are and need to forget that they are left out or neglected by there parents. What better way to get their parents attention or forget that they are being ignored than by doing the wrong things.
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog... I can't help but to repeat the comment of "it takes a village to raise a child" parents being there for their kids early, later, often and as much as possible is very vital to the child's development and creates a positive influence on their lives. as it says "train up a child in the way it should go and when they older they will not depart from it" or something to that nature... far too often there are kids raising kids who themselves can't even take care of themselves and that leads to many problems often parents leave their children in the care of the television and i can point to many more examples but your blog is on point kids need a safe haven a comfort zone to take their troubles to and get advice. That place should first and foremost be their parents but not limited to just that.... teachers and other positive role models in the society should also be welcoming mediums in the mentoring and guidance of the youth.
ReplyDeleteI guess I am one of the few that does NOT believe that "Peer pressure is a main reason why many young individuals make mistakes." Please don't get me wrong, I do believe it is a reason and a factor, I just don't think it is the MAIN one.
ReplyDeleteAs time changes, so does our surroundings, our resources, our way of living, thinking, & things we consider necessities and as a result we change as well. Our way of thinking, doing things etc. So quite naturally the kids of today's society and the one's from 10 years ago would NOT be the same. We need to embrace new/creative ways of raising our children and stop trying to live in the past. If we do not create an environment from birth where our children feel comfortable consulting us (parents) on everyday issues in their lives, then quite naturally when a major issue arises they will NOT come to us then for advice either. Yes our children have their own minds and will do what they "feel" is best in the end, but if we nurture them into "feeling" that the best thing is what my parents taught me, then we have done our jobs correctly.. unfortunately, there are those instances when a parent has done all that is humanly possible and still it just was not received by their to child favorably or soundly enough for the lesson to be acted upon. However, parents need to recognize when they need help "no man is an island" and "it takes a village to raise a child", there are numerous resources available in the communities to keep young minds busy.
It is virtually impossible for a parent to assert their authority if they speak to a child "passively' all the time. Aggressiveness is necessary at times,however I believe that is should be followed by words of encouragement/explanation,rationalizing the reason for the admonishment. Even my 1 year old knows the difference!!
I strongly disagree with the notion that:
"It is often seen that most African American children tend to do more wrongful things than Caucasian children. Why? The answer is because Caucasian family tends to sit and talk with their children, whereas, African American family rarely talks to their children." This is a condition placed on your mind by "society". African American families are responsible for as just as much good/bad products to our society, however i believe Caucasian families are better at hiding their faults! We have a lot to be proud of being a race that was oppressed, bought, sold, lynched ... and yet today "OUR PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!"
We just need to empower our children to be THINKERS and not FOLLOWERS. We need to instill upon them that we will be there to support them even when/if they make wrong decisions. We need to uplift them, teach them about GOD and all of his wonders. The world has become such a dismal place, we need to give them HOPE!
I totally agree. Parents play a major role in the up bring of children. I feel that many children get involve in the wrong things because there parents aren't around to show them the love or to talk to so children tend to go where they feel they will get the attention they don't receive at home and that leads to plenty problems.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you somewhat but I feel that it depends on the mindstate of the child.
ReplyDeleteI agree with TENSION! PEER PRESSURE is a factor that influences young individuals..but its not the main factor.
ReplyDeleteI believe it has alot to do with the upbringing of our children. and as we can see...things have changed drastically from generation to generation.