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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 are the five steps to help you overcome peer pressure
recognize the signs, listen to your inner voice, talk to someone outside the group, imagine your parents can see you, is it worth the risk?
What is your inner voice?
your conscience telling you what is right or wrong, your gut feeling
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 is self-esteem
How you feel about yourself
What is self-advocacy
verbally standing up for self, appropriately expressing a want or need, getting help when needed
Why is it hard for kids to not become victim to peer pressure
gives appropriate answer
Joey's friend asks him to help him cheat , he says "no" and his friend says "ok" is this peer pressure
No, Joey's friend respected his "no"
What can you do if you are at a party and everyone is drinking (but you don't want to) and your friend asks to fix you a drink
Respectfully decline and say, I take some soda if you have any, thanks!
What can you do if one of your friends is pressuring someone else
You can pull your friend to the side and say that's not cool and tell them to stop
What if you have a friend who continues to pressure you to do things?
Gives appropriate answer
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 does "imagine if your parents' can see you mean?
Would you still do what you are thinking about doing if your parents were right there with you? if not don't do it
What are the benefits of "talking to someone outside of the group"?
It allows you to get an outside perspective from someone who you trust and is not part of the situation, nonbiased opinion
Why is it important to look for the signs of peer pressure when in a group or with an individual
Looking for the signs can help you be proactive and get out of a situation before it gets worse
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 someone to be, I'll get 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, I'm out,
