Bailey Coughlin

English 102
13 March 2015
Thesis Statements
1. Honesty
a. Many people do not use honesty in their everyday lives.
b. Honesty can be used for both the good as well as the evil, it
depends on the person using it.
2. Peer Pressure
a. Peer pressure is only possible in one way, that is if the person
being pressured is weak enough.
b. Peer pressure can lead to many things, including but not limiting
to addiction, lack of responsibility, and the destruction of relationships.
3. Responsibility:
a. Responsibility is abused due to the greed of others.
b. Responsibility should only be given to those who have earned it,
not those who will destroy it.
4. Addiction
a. Addictions of any kind are serious issues for every person and
must end before it overcomes the nation as a whole.
b. Addictions can hurt many in the following ways: in relationships,
health, and in many mental ways.
5. Relationships
a. The issue with relationships is that they are not taken seriously
and can lead to many problems.
b. Relationships occupy the world around us, they shape our
perspective on every aspect of our daily lives.
6. Education
a. Education is not seen as important as it should and is constantly
looked at as a burden.

b. Educations can often be a struggle in the following ways: financial

issues, lack of attention, as well as motivation issues.