Peer Pressure

Who are your "peers"?

• Your parents
• People who are your age, like your classmates
• Your teachers
• Your pets

What is it called when your Peers try to influence how you act, to get you to do something?

• Peer Pressure
• Gossip 
• Self-Esteem

Why do some kids give into peer pressure?

• Because they want to be liked, to fit in.
• Because they worry that other kids might make fun of them if they don't go along with the group
• Because they are curious to try something new that others are doing.
• All of the above

Peers can have a positive influence on each other. 

• True
• False

It is easier to say "no" to negative peer pressure when you have

• Inner strength and self-confidence
• At least one other peer, or friend, who is willing to say "no," too
• Both A and B