text: Another reason that listening to different opinions will lead to better choices is because it can help you academically. According to Scholastic, 3 out of 5 kids in a school said that they are in a high level class because of a friend. These classes include geometry, algebra, and honors P.E. for middle school. This is basically saying that kids, who might be flunking the class, are there because of a friend. In middle school friends and family have a big impact on you, especially when it comes to choices.