There are several reasons that play into the outcome of this hypothesis, reasons such as divorce, single parenthood, peer pressure or even violence within the home of the child. The truth is that teenagers begin to become independent from their parents and spend more time with peers. Being part of a peer group is one of the most important experiences a young teenager will have. Social needs, such as feelings of belonging, acceptance, and attachment, only intensify during the adolescent years. However, children in this particular age group have not grown mentally; leaving them mentally stuck between the mindset of a child and that of a young adult. Because these young adolescents are stuck in the transition phase, they can easily be persuaded by peers to act irresponsibly. The adolescents observed in both locations were trying to become adults. The path each group is taking is a result of how they will transition into adulthood based on their income potential. Peer involvement within a social circle influences a young person's behavior. Through my observations, adolescents who engaged in aggressive behavior were helped by their peers to be accepted for their questionable behavior. This behavior was considered acceptable