A common story is that a student sees his or her friends vaping and wants to be part of the 'in - crowd'. So, they start vaping too, without really thinking about the health risks. Just because their peers make it seem like a fun and cool activity.
Well, there are cases where a student who is against vaping at first is constantly teased by their vaping peers. They call the non - vaping student 'boring' or 'lame'. Eventually, the non - vaping student gives in to the peer pressure and starts vaping just to stop the teasing and be accepted by the group.
A common story is about fashion. Girls in high school often face peer pressure regarding what to wear. If one girl doesn't follow the latest trends that most of her peers like, she might be teased. For example, some girls might love wearing simple, old - fashioned clothes but their peers are into trendy brands. So, she feels pressured to change her style.
One high school vaping story I heard was about a student who got caught vaping in the bathroom. He was suspended for a week. Vaping had become a 'cool' thing among his friends, but he didn't realize the seriousness of the school rules.
One story is about a girl in high school. She was really into art but her peers were all focused on getting top grades in science and math. They made fun of her for spending time on painting. She felt so much pressure that she almost gave up her passion. But then she realized she didn't need to conform and continued to pursue art.
One common theme is health problems. Like lung damage, as seen in many cases where people who vape end up with breathing difficulties or reduced lung capacity. Another theme is unexpected allergic reactions. People might get rashes or other skin problems from the chemicals in vape products. Also, there are stories about neurological issues such as seizures, which is really scary as it affects the brain and the body's normal functions.
Impact on relationships. In these stories, we often see that vaping affects family relationships as family members worry about the vaper. Also, it can affect friendships as the vaper may become different in behavior or may not be able to participate in normal social activities due to the effects of vaping.
Coughing is really common. The vapor can be a bit much for new vapers, so it often makes them cough. Also, being surprised by the taste is typical. Many first - timers expect it to be like smoking, but the flavors can be very different.
One common type is about getting caught. For example, a stoner hiding in the bathroom to smoke and then getting busted by the janitor or a teacher who smelled it. It's a classic high school stoner story.
The most common peer pressure stories often involve alcohol and drugs. For instance, there are many young people who are pressured by their so - called friends to try alcohol at parties even when they don't want to. They might be taunted or made to feel like they're not part of the group if they refuse. Similarly, with drugs, some are pressured into trying them out of fear of being ostracized. Also, in the sports world, some athletes are pressured by teammates to use performance - enhancing drugs which is a huge problem.
Judgment is also a theme. Peers often judge those who don't follow their lead. The athlete who didn't want to use performance - enhancing substances was judged as 'weak' by his teammates. This kind of negative judgment from peers is a big part of what creates the pressure in these stories.
One common experience is going to school events together like prom or football games. It's a chance to show off your date and have fun with friends at the same time. Another is sharing study sessions, which can be a cute way to bond and also help each other academically. And of course, there are the awkward first dates, like trying to figure out what to talk about or where to go.