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    Kieu Thi Khanh Huyen
    Writing Essay
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    Topic: Compare the influence of family and friends on teenagers.
    Writing:
    Sometimes, if you want to change a man's mind, you have to
    change the mind of the man next to him first. - Megan Whalen
    Turner, The King of Attolia. Teenager years are the most beautiful
    time in ones life. However, at that time, teens have to deal with
    difficult

    situations

    such

    as:

    personal

    doubts,

    physical

    and

    psychological changes, and social and academic pressure. During


    this stage, family and friends play an essential role in adolescence
    in terms of psychology, behavior and education in different ways.
    First and foremost, parents and peers have an important influence
    on adolescence in aspect of behavior. Basically, the development
    of youth attitudes is determined by parents relationship and
    family structure. Judith Rich Harris agreed that a child who is
    brought up in a happy family with well-educated is likely to have a
    better life than a person who is raised in broken homes. However,

    when adults dictate their child what they should do or should not
    do without paying attention to their emotions, they tend to do the
    opposite. In some cases, they become rebellious people. Outside
    home, peers also have wide-ranging impacts on teenagers
    behavior and attitude. Teens are easily engaged in unhealthy
    behaviors such as: fighting, drinking, smoking, which some peer
    groups find as cool because they do not want to be alienated
    from others in the group. In contrast, contacting with diligent
    students will be conducive to the ethical behavior development of
    teenagers. In short, youth groups and parents have not only
    contribute to the development of adolescence but also change
    teens' thought and behavior
    Secondly, both family and friends have significant influence on
    teens in psychological aspect. An adolescent who receive little
    regard from parents generally suffer unsustainable psychology
    more than those retaining harmonious relationships with family
    members.

    Likewise, peers also have a significant role in

    teenagers emotion. A close friendship brings youth an active and


    spiritual life. During adolescence, whilst a broken or neglectful
    family is no longer supportive of teenagers spirit, close friends

    will assist them to overcome the difficulties situation in daily life. A


    lot of teenagers report processing a number of enjoyable
    moments with their peers likely on account of shared interest as
    well as a close relationship. (Herbert. G).
    Last but not least, both peer groups and family have a huge
    influence on teens in terms of education. Parents are always
    encouraged teens to guide a healthy social life and higher
    education. Experience and knowledge of adults can be a useful
    advice for adolescence in terms of choosing a good University or
    seeking for a suitable job. However, they are likely to feel more
    comfortable when talking with friends more than their parents.
    When interacting with knowledgeable students at the same age,
    peers will both aid adolescents to study better and spur them on
    to

    enthusiastically

    participate

    in

    extra-curricular

    activities.

    Nonetheless, when it comes to peers pressure, teenagers without


    sufficient self-reliance are more likely to be swayed by deviant
    peers (Brown, 1990).
    In conclusion, during the adolescent, peers play a large part
    while family continues to be important in these aspects of
    psychology, behavior and education.

    Works cited
    Maria R. NebGuide: Friendships, Peer Influence, and Peer
    Pressure During the Teen Years. University of Nebraska.

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