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Peer Pressure

What peer pressure is

Peers are people who are about the same age as you. Peer pressure is when one or more friends or people your own age make you feel pressured to do something. You feel as if you have to do that thing because your peers are doing it, or are trying to make you do it.

Good peer pressure

Good peer pressure is when you feel pressured to do something good. You might do something good for you, for others, or for the environment.

Bad peer pressure

Bad peer pressure is when you feel pressured to do something you shouldn’t do. For example, it might be something that goes against rules, something dangerous, or something bad for your health. It might also be something that goes against your values, or what you believe is good or right.

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①If a friend tries to pressure you to do something, you might feel you should do it to please your friend. You might even feel that the person will not be your friend if you do not do it.

②People often want to be accepted by their peers and not feel as if they stand out because they are different in some way. Sometimes people are afraid others will make fun of them if they do not do what everyone else is doing.

Make decisions when you feel peer pressure

Here are some questions to ask yourself when you feel peer pressure to do something:

·Could I get into trouble for doing this?

·Might doing this hurt myself or another person, or hurt someone’s feelings?

·Does this go against my values?

·Will I feel sorry or embarrassed if my family, teachers, or others find out about it?

If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you are feeling bad peer pressure. If people keep pressuring you, say, “I do not want to talk about it anymore.” Then walk away and feel proud that you made a good decision.