07/10-IELTS Writing Discussion-peer pressure-Adriana

Peer pressure is a powerful force that can influence the decisions and behaviors of young people.Some people believe that is good for young people, while others think it is harmful. In this essay, I will discuss both sides and give my own opinion.

On the one hand, some people say that peer pressure can have positive effects, (motivating oneself to strive for greatness and creating an exceptional  learning opportunities). From my own experience, when I was in junior high school, I studied much harder because I didn’t want to fall behind my classmates. This kind of peer pressure pushed me to work beyond my limits, and eventually, I achieved second place in the whole school. Thanks to peer pressure, it was a big breakthrough for me. (Learning opportunities)

On the other hand, some people believe that peer pressure can be bad(detrimental) (forcing pupils to have unwilling behavior and distorting values). In my case, when I was a senior high school student, I once felt pressured to skip class because some of my friends said it was “cool.” I didn’t really want to, but I went along with them because I didn’t want to feel left out. Later, I realized it was a mistake and learned to be more independent in my choices.

In my opinion, peer pressure can be both good and bad, but it depends on how it is used. If young people are surrounded by good friends, peer pressure can help them grow. But if they are in the wrong group, it can lead to trouble.

In the nutshell, peer pressure can have positive or negative effects. It is important for young people to choose their friends wisely and learn to make their own decisions.