Red Ribbon-Peer Pressure

What is peer pressure?

• When someone tries to get you to do something you may not want to do

• When you do your homework by yourself

• When you play outside with your family

• When you eat lunch at school

Which of the following is an example of a healthy choice?

• Smoking a cigarette

• Eating lots of candy every day

• Drinking water instead of soda

• Skipping breakfast

True or False: Saying "no" to something you know is wrong is a way to stand up for yourself.

• True

• False

Which of these is a positive influence?

• A friend who encourages you to cheat on a test

• A classmate who helps you study for a quiz

• Someone who tells you to skip school

• A person who dares you to break the rules

What does it mean to refuse an unhealthy offer?

• To accept it

• To ignore it

• To say "no" to it

• To share it with others

Which of the following is a sign of peer pressure?

• Feeling happy about your choices

• Being asked to do something you are not comfortable with

• Doing your homework on time

• Playing a game you like

Which of these is the best way to handle peer pressure?

• Give in to what others want

• Stand up for what you believe is right

• Stay quiet and do nothing

• Always agree with your friends

If a friend offers you a cigarette and you know it’s unhealthy, what should you do?

• Take it to make your friend happy

• Say "no, thank you" and walk away

• Hide it in your pocket

• Give it to someone else

Which of the following is an example of positive peer pressure?

• Friends encouraging you to skip class

• Friends asking you to try drugs

• Friends cheering you on to do your best in sports

• Friends telling you to lie to your parents

What is a good way to identify if someone is a positive influence in your life?

• They help you make good choices

• They ask you to break rules

• They ignore you when you need help

• They make fun of your decisions