Teenage years occur in the middle of childhood and adulthood. This is where they experience transition from being a child to becoming a lady or gentleman. With this, they tend to experience changes both physically and mentally that help them develop their awareness in life. Along with these developments are their struggles in the field of relationships.

Many teenagers have become independent with their parents. They are more likely to consult with their friends rather than their parents on certain things due to being in the same age as they are. Experts say that teenagers feel solace in dealing with people in the same age as they are because these people can understand you more because they are currently experiencing the same dilemma as you.

Nonetheless, it is important for a parent to reach out with their child during this stage. It will make their child stronger and feel more helped. You can also fill in a strong bond with them when you involve yourself with their life.

Teenage peer pressure normally occurs when they already built their friendship circle. This is where his/her close buddies tend to influence him/her with things that may appear to be as either good or back. Good influences must be nurtured but negative ideas must be eliminated gradually. Bad influences must be little by little eliminated and not instantly. This is to not overwhelm the teenager with how certain negative influences can take hold into his/her system. You must allow the teenager to digest the ideas which peer pressure have inflicted upon them. As a responsible parent, you must let your child be guided all the time. Keep an eye on your teenage kids but not let them feel as they are being stalked. Act as a guardian and not as a policeman that arrests them every time they do something wrong. You must make them understand rather than defeating the purpose by scolding them.

As a teenager, you must find your own strength. Let the influence of peer pressure make you stronger. This involves weighing down the pros and cons of your decisions. You must not let other people dictate the things that you should do. Let your own mind decide because it is your own life. You peers are there to support you and not run your life. When you are currently experiencing peer pressure that lets you experience negative influence, silently correct these mistakes. You may also help your friends by directing them in the right direction. You must encourage them to do better. With this, you may be able to realize that you are improving for the better. You are currently constructing your right in deciding which is like a preparation when you enter adulthood.

Peer pressure may inflict positive or negative influences. As a responsible teenager, you must be able to know which are the positive ones and which are the ones that will only cause you harm. Be a smart teenager. Be the starter of creating good deeds in your friendship circle. Let your peers know that you are the kind of person that will not tolerate any wrong doings.