9-year-old Leo went on a weekend camping trip to Wales with his father and two older step-brothers, Mason and Noah, whom he looked up to and constantly tried to impress.
On their first afternoon, the three boys were huddled inside their tent playing a fast-paced multiplayer game on their tablets. Just as the game reached its final battle, Leo's father unzipped the tent flap and said, "Leo, put that screen away. I need you to help gather firewood from the edge of the woods right now."
"Just five more minutes, Dad! We're about to win," Leo complained.
"No, I need you now. Let's go," his father replied firmly. Feeling his father's stern gaze, Leo reluctantly saved his game, crawled out of the tent, and followed his father.
The next morning, the three of them were hiking along a rugged trail when they reached a steep, muddy embankment. Mason and Noah slid down the slope on their boots with ease, laughing. Mason turned back to Leo and shouted, "Come on, jump down! You saw us do it, it's easy if you lean back." Leo looked down the slippery slope. He was terrified of falling and getting covered in wet mud. But he didn't want his older step-brothers to think he was weak.
"Are you chicken, Leo?" teased Noah. "Hurry up or we'll leave you behind." Desperate to fit in and be respected by Mason and Noah, Leo closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and slid down the slope.
He landed with a thud, breathless but safe.
Question:
Briefly outline how this extract could be linked to the key theme of external influences on children's behaviour. Support your answer with evidence from the extract.
