How come so many people are in trouble because of something their friends told them to do?
108460
Peer pressure is a very strong influence on human beings, especially teens and young adults. It can be very hard for a teenager or young man/woman to say no when people are just telling him/her to do it and not stop and think. My advice for anyone who's going through this is this: don't do anything that you feel uncomfortable with, no matter how much pressure they put on you. I've heard this expression often but it still rings true that anyone who tries to pressure or trick you into doing something isn't your friend. As someone who's experienced this first hand, I can tell you it's good advice.
387605
Peer presure.  Some may think there is nothing better to do.wether or not parents have discussed it with their children doesn't make that much of a difference.  Kids are gonna go on a do whatever their friends are doing. The only thing a parent can do, is teach their children, and hope they make the right choices.
413009
They don't LIKE getting in trouble.  They are simply looking for attention, even if it is negative attention.\nChildren would prefer to get away with things that are wrong, but if the child is trying to get caught, then he/she is seeking attention.
1183776
There is a lot of dangerous behaviors that are not illegal. What should be done is discourage people from starting in the first place.
256114
I think it's beacause we're human and we've all made mistakes. So when we see a chance to stop someone else from doing things that we regret doing, it's instinctual to try to alter their path in life as a sort of pennance for not altering our own. It's like getting a second chance to see how things would have turned out for us if we'd made different choices in life. And I think the only time someoone is ready to hear our advice is when they say, "Can I have your advice?"
378999
there is nothing wrong with you, people blame their own faults to someone, which is not right. people who do this are insecure and they want to feel "big" and that's not right. assert yourself and stick up for yourself and they will stop. don't be scared to voice yourself.
688691
I've had friends like that too. And you can only do so much. Sometimes, they need to learn on their own, as much as it may hurt you to see them get hurt, but at least you know that you have trie to advise them well. However, let them know that you are there and that you are willing to listen. Perhaps, you can find a place where they help teens with problems and get help together.
235056
There could be two reasons\n1. they are trying to protect themselves or someone from some trouble\n\n2. They are selfish
242512
They are not true friends and why would you even ask, you know this is not right, better pick your friends more carefully and protect the ones that cannot protect themselves.
87840
Sounds like they r 2 far gone to listen to anything u have 2 say, some people have to learn from their own mistakes.\nJust B a good freind and help them get through.  They'll know next time.
1013448
This comes from a lack of understanding, and more so the unwillingness to do so. People seek the easier way out - be ignorant about others' and their feelings. They would rather not have to listen to the other side of the story. They are afraid that those who do not think or act like them will someday take away what they believe is the "right way". This stems from their insecurity about the fact that human nature does not follow black and white rules, but follows a path no one person can define. This jeopardizes the cozy compartments people have built around themselves to protect what they believe to be true or righteous.
41906
People fear what they do not understand.  Often it is the folks who can't find a reason for their problems presume that things are different for them because other people are 'different'.\nBut this is a simple answer to a complex question.
361829
Why do people do stuff like that?
26668
these things happen to teach us lessons and to make us mature as a person.. friends are like treasures, it is hard to find but is very precious when found.\n\nwe have a lot of chances in meeting friends, but we have to be careful as well as sincere when we look for them. \n\nbeing a friend, it is not only because you have something in common but it is really because you wanted to share your self with others. in this incident, you should find out what is the reason they are acting like this, you should talk about this with them and resolve the issue. as a friend it is also your duty to hear them out and give them a chance to explain themselves. then the outcome will determine if these are "really" your friends or not.
686873
I think that the reason why they do it, is to make themselves feel better. But really in the end they just make themselves look like jerks. Dont be afraid to stand out, its always better to make your own path than to follow others.
216470
Why? Because some people  are here only for the purpose of starting drama. Some people have been programmed that they are right all the time, 24/7. Some people will stop at nothing to prove that they are somehow better that you, and often do not consider the consequences of their actions. Every day I am forced to watch as people degrade themselves and others trying to give themselves the satisfaction of a false superiority.
341944
Cause some people are a-holes