A few of my friends (all three of them are called Jessica we are all 17) have changed a lot over the last few years. They use to be really well mannered, did well at school, dressed and acted respectively.
But, for a reason not to my knowledge these girls have changed. They are rude, drink every weekend (one of them drinks at home alone sometimes), smoke, smoke weed (one of them smokes it every day), dress provicitively and are rude to adults, teachers and their parents. They have been in trouble at school too.
I don't go to their school anymore (my parents moved me because they thought they were bad influences on me)
I don't drink, smoke and i've never tried drugs. I am respectful to elders and I really care about my school work.
I don't usually fall for peer pressure. I want to know how I can help these girls without following them. I care about them and they are good friends but they are hurting themselves.
I know their parents quite well. Could/Should I talk to them?
Thanks!
2007-04-16 21:58:18 · 6 answers · asked by ★☆✿❀ 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Cannon- I don't need to experience things to know that they are harmful to my health. I just need to open my eyes! Yes I'm talking about alcohol.
I never said I didn't want to hang around with them, I just really want them to recieve the help they need to over come these issues. Ultimately it is up to them but I am trying to be a good friend.
2007-04-17 12:54:16 · update #1
Im a bit older than you hun, and from experience, friends change. They are not all perminant. You may keep one through your life, but even that is unlikly in most cases.
Just keep your chin up and make new friends, as commonalities change so do friends. *hugs* you will be fine! Plus you know I luv ya!
2007-04-17 16:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by Aussie Sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can try to email them about what you have realise the change in them and also let them know that you still care for them as a friend.
At least you did your part to tell them if not they might not know what is going wrong with them.
2007-04-17 05:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are helping your friends, by not being like them. Continue to set a good example, and most importantly, continue to take care of yourself. Your concern is admirable. However, don't let them undermine your future.
2007-04-17 21:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by Larry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your friends have succumbed to peer pressure. What they are doing is harmful to their education, their families and themselves. I would talk to their moms and tell them what you know and ask them to try to talk to their daughters but I seriously doubt it will do much good. Good Luck.
2007-04-17 05:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by Georgia Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't man, u can help yourself by staying away from this kind of ill manered people who dont have the fear of God in them.
2007-04-17 05:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by jks707 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only thing you can do is be there for them when they are ready to talk.
2007-04-17 05:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋