Handling Peer Pressure

What is peer pressure?

• A new fashion trend

• A type of school subject

• A type of physical exercise

• Influence from friends or people around you

Why is it important to plan ahead when dealing with peer pressure?

• To follow the crowd

• To impress your friends

• To be prepared for different situations

• To avoid making any decisions

What should you do if someone is pressuring you to do something you don't want to?

• Change the subject

• Do what they say to avoid conflict

• Talk to them and express how you feel

• Ignore them and hope they stop

How can having friends with similar values help in dealing with peer pressure?

• They will make decisions for you

• They will never challenge you

• They will respect your choices

• They will always agree with you

Why is building self-esteem important in resisting peer pressure?

• It makes you less noticeable

• It allows you to influence others

• It makes you more popular

• It helps you feel good about yourself