问答题 Among the various factors that can have influence on young adults, the family and friends stand out most. But there is disagreement on which of the two is the most important of all factors. Some people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
Factors Influencing Young Adults

You are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state specifically what your view is.
In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion.
Marks will be awarded according to its content, organization and appropriate use of language.
Failure in any of those requirements will result in the loss of mark.

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Factors Influencing Young Adults

In the life process of a youngster, various factors can influence him, of which the family and friends usually stand out most. Which of the two is more important? In my opinion, it is friends who have the most powerful influence on young adults.
According to social psychologists, children love their parents so much that they simply adore them, imitating their speech and behavior. By the time they are adults themselves, they have changed so much that they take their parents as equal adults belonging to a different and out-of- date generation. Consequently, the influence of parents begins to decrease.
With the image of their parents as perfect or imperfect idols gone from their mind, young adults turn to the outside world. Youngsters share the same or similar perspectives and values. At this stage, they may not be able to find new idols, but they certainly influence each other in many aspects. They may also be influenced by many other factors in outside world, but comparatively speaking, the influence on them in most cases come from those peers around them.
Of course, not all children follow suit. Some of them may get stuck to their parents and some may turn to their teachers. However, generally speaking, mostly friends are the most important influence on young adults.
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