Once upon a time, I was going to my room to sleep after a stressful day of classes, and I walked down with my friend. She had planned to go to the Library to read. As we walked closer to the Library, There was this Urge within me to join her. At least, Let me feel like a sabi girl too. I struggled to make up my mind and admit the fact that I need rest and that we are different people, we have different personalities. I was almost entering the Library and I suddenly said “Omoo, this is peer pressure” We both laughed and I went to my hall and had my beauty sleep. Yes, she was reading and I was sleeping. Did I feel somehow? Well….
You know I like telling Stories before my serious talks, this brings me to what you see in the Title, PEER PRESSURE. There is a general unspoken assumption or misconception that peer pressure is a term that refers to when kids, adolescents, or teens are being lured, deceived, or forced to engage in negative activities or imbibe bad habits.
Google said: “Peer pressure is the direct or indirect influence on peers, i.e. members of social groups with similar interests, experiences, or social statuses.
I want to discuss certain truths about Peer pressure. You mightn’t agree with this though. You can call it ‘‘My Truth’’.
Peer Pressure is not age-based. The Word Peer has nothing to do with Littleness, Childhood, or Gen Zs. It’s simply what Google said. ‘‘Millennials, Gen X, Dads, and Grannies face one form of pressure or the other. Pressure to have kids in some Schools or Professions, to wear certain fashion items, and use a type of Car. The Pressure to buy Aso Ebi for Owanbe etc. We all have that thing that influences our beliefs, actions, or inactions. But then, One is more susceptible to it at a younger age
Peer Pressure of the little things. It might not be the pressure to engage in cultism, do drugs, or take big steps. It might be a one-off pressure. the influence to do something as simple as my Library story.
The Online Peer Pressure. In this generation, most people are being pressured by people they have not met, probably someone whose portrayed impression is not true. Your perception of these people’s looks, financials, etc. creates an urge within you to take certain steps.
Peer Pressure as a Positive Influence. ‘‘Positive’’ Peer Pressure is mostly referred to as Positive Influence. Outside of God’s word and family, The best influences in my life as regards peers are My Present friends (My Best girls and Guys). This positive influence might not remain positive if this seemingly good stuff is not meant for you, remember how I wanted to follow my friend to the Library? There is a place for striking a balance: having a mind of your own in certain cases. We can’t always be moved by the tides of other people’s opinions.
Peer pressure is quite different from “The Motivation to do” by people around us. It’s an issue because you probably care about what they will say, you’re shy to take your stand, you want approval or create a certain Impression. It’s good to be influenced positively, but what is your reason for yielding? Are you letting yourself Breath?
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Your message is really impactful.
You're doing well👍
In Tinubu's voice, "Let yourself breathe"
For real Celestina, thank you for this