Tips for Dealing with Peer Pressure
-Stay away from peers who pressure you to do things that seem wrong or dangerous. -Learn how to say no and practice how to avoid or get out of a situation that feels unsafe or uncomfortable -Spend time with other kids who resist peer pressure. It helps to have a friend who is willing to say no. - If you have problems with peer pressure, talk to a grown up you trust: a parent, teacher or school counselor -Build a strong sense of self-confidence and self-esteem -Know your limits and have respect for yourself -Remember the consequences of your actions Here is a 5 step system that will help you deal with peer pressure 1. Take a breath 2. Find the words 3. Think it through 4. Ask, "What can we do instead?" 5. Walk away |
POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF PEER PRESSURE-POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF POSITIVE PEER PRESSSURE
*HELPS OVERCOME FEAR *PROVIDES MOTIVATION *PROVIDES CONFIDENCE *ENCOURAGES SOCIALIZATION *PROVIDES GOOD ADVICE *AVOIDS BREAKING THE LAW, *AVOIDS GETTING IN TROUBLE *AVOIDS HURTING YOUR HEALTH -POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE, -HURTING YOUR HEALTH AND GETTING IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW *SMOKING, *DRUGS, *DRINKING ALCOHOL -AFFECTING YOUR EDUCATION *CUTTING CLASS, -GETTING PHYSICALLY/MENTALLY HURT, HURTING OTHERS, GETTING YOU AND/OR OTHERS IN TROUBLE *FIGHTING *BULLYING |
causes of Peer Presure-Today, most teenagers are influenced by their peers more than their parents. This leads to many teens making poor decisions -Peer pressure can begin if someone is not mentally strong enough to make their own decision -Friends may try to talk you into doing something that is wrong by being a bully. You may think it is okay because they are your friends and they wouldn't ask you to do something you're not comfortable with http://kidsdefenseteam.org/peerpressure/? http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/alcohol/ http://teens.webmd.com/peer-pressure By: Jack Patrick |