Whether parents or friends have more influence on teens is a controversial topic among many researchers.
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important factors on teens’ academic achievement. At school, the young can support each other s’ studying. Due to peer pressure, teens will have strong motivation to obtain academic success. Linking Words
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With regard to mental health, relationships between parents and peers both hold significant influences on adolescents. A research indicates that teenagers tend to be more courageous when facing challenges with their peer assistance. Linking Words
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, the psychological orientation of parents is much more essential than the peers. A survey conducted by the Office of Adolescent Health (2016) points out that 32% of 13- to 18-year-olds have to suffer from social anxiety disorders and that parents would help them to prevent these types of depressive experiences. In fact, parents are more likely to concern about children’ s mental illness than their friends. The prevention of psychological problems in adolescents can Linking Words
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In conclusion, it is true that children’s action is partly shaped by their peers and largely formed by their home environment.Linking Words