Positive peer pressure

kylerlittle

I agree with you totally. One thing I would not agree on personally is prohibition of alcohol completely. I know for a fact that from my own experience, prohibition completely in society can lead to addictions, because they might crave it someday and do it while being prevented in secret, which leads to addiction. This is what teenagers often do. I know also that you need a balance and not allow a vulnerable person around it. So perhaps, what you say is good for vulnerable people, but not people who are disciplined and they aren't overcome by alcohol.

bellejoie

That's good, our friends and groups show who we are, too. But I'd argue that peer pressure should just be the beginning of the whole deal; such as, even without the group, it remains a strong conviction of right and wrong within a person. Otherwise, like we've seen in many places, people are swayed to act a certain way to please the social norms/group they belong to, and then they are tempted to try it and then have to hide it etc.

leftct

I've never personally used the term "positive peer pressure", but I guess this is a good example of it. I could definitely say that your entourage definitely helped you stay away from potential inner disasters which could've happened at any time. Be grateful for having such friends around you! 

Cheers! 

ReadmeByAmy

The kind of environment and people or peer groups that you had makes who you are as a person. They had a great influence on your behavior and actions but despite that your own thinking and right choices in life are still the ones that you should follow. You are lucky you had peer groups who are disciplined people who had positive outlook in life that is giving you positive visions in life and its great!

kassie1234

I think that any time something is referred to as pressure, whether it's seen in a positive or negative light then it's not a good thing. Pressure just makes me feel like the whole concept of it is forcing someone to do something they don't want to be.

I think if they're not drinking and you decide not to of your own accord then that's great, but any sort of peer pressure to me isn't right. Encouragement is a much better term than pressure because pressure always has negative connotations - at least in my head it does!

BrandonScooterman

Typically peer pressure is used in a negative light, but it is true having positive peer pressure can be really helpful!

LittleCowprint

I’m with @kassie1234 on this one - pressure comes with connotations of coercion, no matter what the intentions may be. You know what they say about the road to hell. But encouragement and support, those are great and they’re always needed.

dyanmarie25

Same here. I am also a Christian, and knowing what is right from wrong, and the fear of having the guilt of disobeying the teachings of the church somehow puts a positive peer pressure on you.

jessiejay

That is a positive support group that you have.  I am not religious but I do see the solidarity in church and organized religion.  I wouldn't take that route but I'm glad others are taking advantage of that.