Peer pressure is behind a lot of the behaviour seen in teenagers, and wanting the latest mobile, computer game or new clothes, can drive them to use any means to get what they want. For attention. Sometimes even negative attention can seem better than none at all.When you notice your money is missing, and the attention is on them – whether they own up to it or lie – it may be a cry for help. Risky behaviour. There is a possibility that your teen wants the money for something that they shouldn’t be having.eer pressure is behind a lot of the behaviour seen in teenagers, and wanting the latest mobile, computer game or new clothes, can drive them to use any means to get what they want. For attention. Sometimes even negative attention can seem better than none at all.