Name three signs of peer pressure
Continuing to be asked even after saying no, making you feel guilty (you owe me, I would do it for you), two or more gaining up on you to do something...
What is self-esteem?
How you feel about yourself
How does self-esteem play a role in peer pressure?
The more self-esteem one has the better chance they have of not falling for peer pressure
What does "is it worth the risk?" means?
Is the consequence of your actions more severe than the action itself?, could there be long term and/or devastating consequences?
What can you say to get out of a situation that you don't want to be in before it goes bad?
Hey, I have somewhere to be, I'll meet up with your later; This is not cool, I don't want to be a part of this; This is not right, we shouldn't do this.
What is manipulation?
Anything that is used to try and convince someone to do something they don't want to do, or to get your way
In "Peer Pressure," the word pressure means:
Influence (try to get others to do something)
True or False: Only teenagers experience peer pressure.
False
True or False: Peer pressure is always bad.
False
What are 2 reasons someone may give in to peer pressure?
To impress someone else; to seem cool or brave; to fit in with a certain group of people; etc.
True or False: A friend encouraging you to study is an example of positive peer pressure.
True
True or False: People can peer pressure each other without even speaking.
True
True or False? A real friend will not make you do something you don't want to do.
True
If you're uncomfortable in a situation, what is something you can do?
Walk away; remove yourself from the situation; tell them "No!"
Mention 2 examples of negative peer pressure
Pressure to smoke, to take drugs...
Mention 2 examples of positive peer pressure
Pressure to help someone, to study
