On 5/13/2016 3:10 PM, Meanie wrote:
On 5/13/2016 2:08 PM, Muggles wrote:
On 5/13/2016 1:04 PM, Meanie wrote:
On 5/13/2016 1:02 PM, Muggles wrote:

IF human nature is bent in the direction of the negative aspects of
personality traits every interaction will include those negative
aspects. Religion is simply one other means that can be used to
proliferate such responses.


Ever hear of peer pressure? You probably wouldn't have done half the
things as a kid if you didn't have someone egging you on or something to
prove. Same thing.

As a kid I made a conscious decision to reject peer pressure, and I made
it a point to learn from any instances where peer pressure could have
influenced me to do something I'd not normally do without it.

What about you?


I avoided peer pressure which is why my friends where a limited
selection of close nit allies. I have older brothers whose acts where
under my observation which was enough to teach me what and what not to
do. Unfortunately, I, and obviously you, are a rarer breed whereas the
majority fall prey to the urging of their peers. Take a look at the
millions of idiots in online videos who perform idiotic acts such as
stunts and fights as their peers are yelling for them to go for it and
girls who feel pressured to fit the so called "norm" of social body
standards and social interaction.

yeah ... something we both can agree with!

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Maggie