LIVE BELOW THE INFLUENCE

Teenage years are the best of your life, so do not spend them sober. Peer pressure is a huge issue faced by teens. But giving into peer pressure makes decisions a lot easier. Other teens always tell you to try something wild, so why not? All the cool kids we know have done drugs, drunken alcohol, or had sex so join the party. It will change your life.
Parents tell you drugs are bad, but what do they know, they probably never even tired them. Drugs are a great way to relieve stress and make the day go by faster. Teens are stressed to the max and suicides are increasing. Drugs can make them happy, relaxed, and prevent the increase in suicides. Drugs can also be a cure for depression because it rids all feelings and emotions. Even famous people do drugs and have the time of their life. People like Lindsey Lohan, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, and even Miley Cyrus do drugs. Many people think because drugs are illegal then they are bad, so the government should just legalize them. In Canada drugs are legal and they have very low violence rates. That is because everyone is happy, relieved from stress, and high; America needs to join the party.
Even though alcohol is legal once you turn 21, no one can wait that long. Some teens are bullied at school and come home in pain. Drinking alcohol will relieve pain. If you ever get into a fight, get drunk and then fight you will not feel a thing. It is illegal to drive while drunk and a lot of crashes have resulted from drunk driving. But most teens do not have a car anyway, and if they do they can take public transportation home. Another good thing about alcohol is that it helps people express themselves. Some people have difficulties expressing their emotions; this can be a problem in relationships. Take a few shots of alcohol and you will not care about other people’s emotions and will come out with the truth. You can tell your partner how you think they need to lose weight, their breath stinks, and whatever other defects you think they have. If your partner becomes angered, who cares they should be happy you came out with the truth. Those were just a few helpful uses of alcohol.
Peer pressure is one of the most influential reasons teens have sex. A lot of teens tell you of how good it feels and if you do not do it by time you are out of high school you are a lame. Well, everything they say is true so just give it a try. Do not be abstinent just because adults say it is the way to avoid STDS. There will always be a risk of getting an STD, because many people are not truthful about their past. Why would you wait until you are married, and your body is ready for sex by age 12? Also sex is another good way to express your love to a person. If you get pregnant or get someone pregnant, it is just another way of saying they love you such that they want to have a child. Lastly sex is a great way to get a boy under your control. Sometimes the best way to get him to do what you want to do is through sex. They will become more attracted towards you, and will do more things you ask for. So, always use drugs, drink alcohol, and have sex when offered it.
Obviously peer pressure can lead to huge mistakes, and mess up a person’s life. We are teens ourselves and have not participated in any of the things mentioned above. When your friend offers you something that is looked down upon, think about where it has gotten your friend and if you want to be in the same place. No one can tell you what to do, but they can lead you to a bad future while others can lead you to a good one. The real way to deal with peer pressure is think about the consequences, good and bad, and do what you think is best.

By: Christin Carter, Jennifer Carter, Mariah Phillips, Breana Newell, Tierra Jones