I have two sisters on my father side who are always out late and are not a part of structured activities. Since we are all underage staying out late is not a good idea. I have AP classes and play Volleyball; it keeps me from hanging with them as much. Having a positive influence in your life can keep you away from the negative ones. Volleyball was a good way for me to keep my mind focused and I was able to meet new friends that did the right thing which influenced me not to follow my sister’s behaviors. Today’s youth need that one positive thing in their life to help them stay focused on what really matters.
Dependable parents are needed in this generation. If you have a parent that care for you; you shouldn’t push them away. They are there to help guide you through anything. Kids, who don’t have reliable parents, can turn to local community centers for the structured guidance and support. Everyone needs at least one person who cares about them in order to do something positive. That adult figure tells you what’s right and what’s wrong. Having someone to lead and show you the good in life will always be a good thing.
The main way today’s generation can combat negative influences is to think for oneself. You can’t let people influence your beliefs and own morals. Once you let them control your life you then find yourself doing things that aren’t right. You have to stand your ground be who you truly are. The mind is the source of whether you do positive or negative things so as long as you think straight and have a good clear mind set fighting those negative influences won’t be as challenging.