Should you do it just because other people do it?

Question

There is a message out the that says "If other people do it, so can you" . I feel this is sourly bad and you should not be pressured by bad examples!
what's your feel on it?

Answer 1

No, I have my own mind and my own set of morals, values, and beliefs. Just because someone else does it, doesn't mean I should or feel the need to. Do what feels right for you and don't feel pressured by ANYONE! You're not a robot, are you?

Answer 2

I agree. Just because "Others" do it, what ever it maybe, does not make it right or justify doing it and also one would have to know what "it" is. If it is breaking the law, doing something immoral, doing something to hurt or cause harm to others or property, then our common sence tells us it is wrong.
But we live in a time it seems that not to many of us have any common sence or even morals for that matter and there are those that know the difference between wrong and right and just cave in to peer pressure.
If everyone would just adhere to the old saying,"What comes around goes around", and stop and think about it before they do something then the world might be a better place to live.

Answer 3

Kind of like the old saying "If someone told you to jump off a bridge would you do it."To many people have this idea that if someone else does it that makes it OK for them to do it as well.There are so many bad examples out there today that people follow just because so and so did it and it was OK.Seems like so many can't think for themselves so they keep making the mistakes that someone before them has made without ever thinking about the out come.

Answer 4

Hey! I believe that people make their own choices in life and they should lead their own lives and not be followers especially in the case of bad influences. Everyone is human and people make mistakes but I just think that if people think before they act they wouldn't regret the fact! If it's a good thing well hey why not, that's cool.

Answer 5

No you should not do it just because everyone else is doing it... Look at it this way if they were to jump out of a plane without a parachute would you follow and do the same thing because everyone was doing it? I think NOT!

Answer 6

By "it" I suppose you mean have a sexual relationship. No, I don't think you should do "it" just because other people do "it". You should wait until you are ready and have met the right person and the timeing is right and the place is right and all is right! It is your life and your body and you should determine what to do with it.

Answer 7

Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't make it right. Follow your own principles and morals, and stand up for what you believe in even if you are the only one in a crowd of thousands.

Answer 8

If I jump out of a bridge does that mean that you can do it too? Of course not. Some people do thing out of the wickedness of their hearts and others to inflict pain on others. Doesn't mean it's right regardless of the events that occured.

Answer 9

Yes, if you are like most women, you should do it as often and with as many people as you like before you even think about settling down.

After all, how are you supposed to decide who you will spend the rest of your life with if you don't "test drive" as many dudes as possible.

It would be like not trying on a pair of shoes and then buying them. At least thats what most women on thie forum use as an excuse.

Answer 10

I would say that all depends as to weather you are inspired by a worthy person, or inspired by a slug. both types are out there and you have a choice , that is what makes the difference