Why Do People Have Free Will

I believe that all individuals have free will. They have the ability to choose their desired path, but what influences their decisions is the environment that surround them. The values and characteristics that individuals develop over time are influenced by their family, culture, and society. Individuals have free will, but because of their influences they are encouraged to choose what family, society, or their culture tells them what to do. It is up to the individual to either go with or against their influences. For example, if they do not agree with something from their religion they have the option to go against it or stop practicing that religion. Internally each individual has the ability to make their own decisions, but external forces definitely have an influence on it. When using free will the external forces act as peer pressure pushing the individual to make a decision that is acceptable with no regards to what the individual thinks or feels.
Though a mild amount of competition in social relationships are beneficial and can help individuals grow or improve each other, cooperation is key in these relationships. If there is no cooperation then it would be a constant give or constant take relationship. If one individual is the only one to work then it may create some negative feelings and in the end ruin the relationship all together. People can change this orientation by expressing their feelings about the relationship to one another. It may not be a fast and easy fix, but it is achievable. Both parties must be able to speak about their feelings in a clear and effective way. This can be achieved by creating boundaries, compromising a solution that pleases both individuals, and communicating opinions and feelings. Relationships can be transformed so that it meets the needs of each individual as long as each person is willing and committed to