cimlog Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 Our teenage years are filled with temptations and peer pressure. From smoking, to drugs, to alcohol, to sex, and everything else it seems like everyone is doing it. I have not giving in to anything but want to know how you handle it and how we can remain pure.
Rebirth flame Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 i think that the Eucharist and Confession have really been my trump cards for defeating temptations. I don't know where i'd be without the Eucharist... As far as peer presure, none of my friends would ever push me to do something immoral or wrong, and i thank God every day for my wonderful friends!!! Thank you to all of my PhatMass Friends
cimlog Posted February 14, 2004 Author Posted February 14, 2004 what if you are at a party with some cool people and they are smoking. what do you do. you don't smoke and know smoking is bad but you like the people for who they are. do you stick around because smoking doesnt make the person bad or leave because you think that is the right thing to do?
Rebirth flame Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 i would try never to put myself into that situation to begin with, but if it were to arise, i would probably leave, because i would want no part of anything that is going on at this party. I wouldn't want myself to accidentally have a weak moment and fall into the temptation that would be surrounding me.
mammo Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 what if you are at a party with some cool people and they are smoking. what do you do. you don't smoke and know smoking is bad but you like the people for who they are. do you stick around because smoking doesnt make the person bad or leave because you think that is the right thing to do? that is one of myexcuses for why i don't have a life
cimlog Posted February 14, 2004 Author Posted February 14, 2004 It just seems like a decision that nees to be dealt with everytime it rises. There is no right or wrong answer.
Rebirth flame Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 that is one of myexcuses for why i don't have a life mammo, if you "don't have a life" b/c you don't go to raging parties or fall under peer presure, count yourself as blessed!!! :D
rachael Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 (edited) i try to not put myself in that situation in the first place. when my friends are going to parties i go and do something else. i also think that we give into peer presure at least once. i myself have had trouble with the alcohol. i dont have a big problem, ive just gotten drunk on like three different occasions. stupid mistake on my part. Edited February 15, 2004 by rachael
Aloysius Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 that is one of myexcuses for why i don't have a life you don't have a life? you mean, you don't eat His Sacred Body and Blood? hehe, cause the only ppl without life within them are those that don't eat His Body and Blood so next time someone tells you you don't have a life, make sure to tell them Jesus says you do :cool:
VeraMaria Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 Sigh...peer pressure... For me right now peer pressure doesnt always seem to be smoking, drugs, sex and alcohol. Actually, it's agreeing with certain things. Like going along with everyone when they're all nodding and agreeing that abortion is right, and homosexual marriages are th most natural thing in th world. When EVERYONE agrees with that and u don't, and U SAY IT, then u've not given in to a certain type of peer pressure. Actually, when I am in a situation (for ex. this happened only a few weeks ago at a freind's party) and people are pressuring me to drink and calling me stuff (i'll just say "stuff") for not drinking, I just compare that moment to eternity. or something smaller. "Come on Vera, don't give in, in a year no one will care if u drank or not" etc. Minimizing "what people will say". It's hard. I don't think anything i wrote made sense :wacko:
Rebirth flame Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 Vera, it made perfect sence (to me at least) i know what it's like to be the odd man out (or woman, in your case). it can be hard, but practicing persistance is the best way to combat it. Whenever someone would bring up abortion or homosexuality in front of me, i used to either agree with them, or ignore them all together. But the problems in our society won't change if the people like you and i keep our mouths clamped shut. We can't be afraid to ruffle some feathers. I know it's hard, especially when the people you're talking to are some of your closest friends, but pray for Strenght and Guidance, and you'll do fine! i hope that was of some help to you (the comment, not the banana), or else i wasted 5 whole seconds typing something out!!! (jk)
VeraMaria Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 i hope that was of some help to you (the comment, not the banana), or else i wasted 5 whole seconds typing something out!!! (jk) lol....yeah, the banana helped me... Thanks, Rebirth Flame. You're right. You know what? If we all promise to do the best we can in resisting temtpation....then I'll tell myself "I can't let God or the creepy aliens down! I'm notthe only one being ridicualed if i stand up for this!" lol :banana:
cimlog Posted February 16, 2004 Author Posted February 16, 2004 That is very good Vera. I enjoyed reading what you wrote.
VeraMaria Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 write your own! :D contribute! come on! *waits expectantly*
cimlog Posted February 16, 2004 Author Posted February 16, 2004 I must say that living as a teenager in this kind of world is very difficult. There are so many temptations and "cool" things out there. I think a lot of it has to do with TV, Radio, and the Web. There are so many things showcasing violence, drugs and sex. I think it is hard to stay away from all of them since it is being made that they are th e"norm". I must say that I have stayed away from drugs, violence, and sex. I have offered a smoke way to many times but I keep saying no! I love it. The best part about it is making up some crazy excuse and them believing you. I have almost turned it into a game for myself. I have set such a high standard for myslef to never smoke, not drink until I am 21 and wait until marriage fo sex. I am determined and will continue to strive for excellence.
VeraMaria Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 I have set such a high standard for myslef to never smoke, not drink until I am 21 and wait until marriage fo sex. I am determined and will continue to strive for excellence. :cheer: :cheer: Good to know there are guyz like u out there, stronger than peer pressure. I keep thinking they don't exist :ph34r:
cimlog Posted February 16, 2004 Author Posted February 16, 2004 They do. I am going to spread this determination with others. Hopefully my actions will touch someone else and help them in these tough times.
VeraMaria Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 :D They'll probably impact others more than you know... :cyclops:
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