It is because schools group people of the same age together.
why is the peer group so prevalent in society
a peer preshure groups is a ditionary did i answer ur queshtion?
peer pressure
Shared intrest
because it is important
There have been many conflicts that happen between peer groups and families. These groups fight over what someone should do for example.
they help in the socialisation of their members
ways groups can gain power
Everyone experiences peer pressure, but it is more prevalent for young people when they are growing up. The desire to have friends and "fit in" makes peer pressure a major issue at that time of life. Unfortunately, when young, people do not realize how much succumbing to negative peer pressure can affect them the rest of their lives.
We human beings are social animals. We have adapted to living in groups and cooperating with our fellow humans on projects of mutual interest. When we are in a group we want to be accepted by that group, and we know that we are more likely to be accepted if we agree with any prevalent opinion of that group.
All people have peer pressure throughout their lives. It often starts in school; college; in the workplace and when there groups of people.
Peer groups have some disadvantages that include peer pressure and risk behaviors. Other disadvantages include aggression and prosocial behavior. Another disadvantage linked to peer groups is sexual promiscuity.