Peer Pressure

What do you think "Peer Pressure" is?

• Peer pressure can be hard to resist because people may feel pressure to fit in or be accepted

• Peer Pressure is a good thing like being influenced to study for a test or practice a sport

• When people around you, like friends or classmates, influence you to act in a certain way

• If you're with friends who are doing something that you typically would not do and they convince you to do what they are doing,

What's one strategy that can help you with peer pressure?

• Liking the same thing your friends like

• Being friends with everyone

• Thinking "is it worth the risk?"

Have you experience peer pressure from your friends?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe but I am not sure.

What could the boy have done to get a better grade than cheat off his friend?

• Randomly guess on the test

• Be sick on the day of the test

• Ask his teacher for help

What is it called when someone makes you feel guilty for not going along with their idea or thought?

( try your best with spelling)

Do you think he will talk to Reno about the test?

• Yes!

• No!

• Maybe !

What do you think their consequence will or should be for cheating on the test?

Do you think Ryan should have helped this friend? Why or why not?

Why do teens not often recognize peer pressure?

• Because it's usually coming from their friend

• Because they want to fit in

• Because they think it's cool

Would you let your friend buy your new shirt?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe