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What is Peer Pressure?

What is Peer Pressure?. Can there be negative and positive Peer Pressure?. What is Negative Peer Pressure?. When a person close to your age encourages you with words to do something that is either wrong, dangerous, harmful, or illegal…. Cheating during a test Skipping class

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What is Peer Pressure?

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  1. What is Peer Pressure? Can there be negative and positive Peer Pressure?

  2. What is Negative Peer Pressure? When a person close to your age encourages you with words to do something that is either wrong, dangerous, harmful, or illegal…

  3. Cheating during a test Skipping class Cutting someone out of the group Fighting Smoking cigarettes Stealing Using alcohol or other drugs Lying to parents about where you’re going Vandalism Gossiping and cliques Trespassing Prank phone calls Sexual behavior Copying homework And many more! Most young people have at least one peer pressure situation to deal with every day. Some examples of Negative Peer Pressure Include:

  4. Our Goal: Learn (and use) PEER PRESSURE REVERSAL So you can say “no” to trouble and keep your friends and your dignity as well!

  5. Peer Pressure Reversal A Modern Day Survival Skill! Check out the Scene Make a Good Decision Act to Avoid Trouble

  6. Check out the Scene • Look and Listen • Apply the “trouble” Rule

  7. Make a Good Decision • Weigh both sides • Decide to Stop or Go

  8. Act to Avoid Trouble What to say: • Simply say no • Leave the scene • Ignore the peer • Make an excuse • Change the subject • Make a joke • Act shocked • Use Flattery • Suggest a Better Idea • Return the Challenge How to Say it: • In 30 seconds or less • No more than twice

  9. Peer Pressure Reversal is: • Doing what’s right • Standing out – not just fitting in • Being proud of who you are • Being independent Being independent means that you know what kind of person you want to be (a decent one), and where you’re going (a positive direction toward your future). Always be courageous to do what’s right!

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