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My friends want to take a bus downtown to go to a concert- just us. I want to go, but I just don't feel comfortable without my parents. Can I invite them?

if you don't feel ready for that step that is ok. You may have to choose to go with your friends or with your parents though.

My friend invited me over for dinner, but I'm worried I won't like the food because her family eats different types of food than mine. What if I totally get grossed out?

Maybe politely try? or if you are really uncomfortable explain to your friend.

I joined this club at school, but everyone in it dresses and looks differently than me. I think I should quit

the others may appear different, but they may share interests. You all joined the same club for a reason

My friend wants me to go with her to this Halloween party some popular kids are hosting. I know there will be drinking and vaping. I just don't feel comfortable. but I want to be a good friend

don't go if you feel pushed or uncomfortable. find a party that matches your values.

My friend and I hate our typing class. We are so far ahead of everyone else so it's so boring. My friend told me, we should skip class. I'm really scared we might get caught, but really don't want to go to class. what should I do?

if you don't feel comfortable, you should not do it.

My friend is really smart in math and offered to study with me for the next week. They offered a wager that whoever got the higher grade on the test buys the other one lunch. I don't know if I feel comfortable with that.

some friendly competition can be ok to help improve your skills, but if there is a very unfair gap it might not be a good idea.

I really like the my favourite actress's new short haircut. I think I want to cut my hair, but it's such a big change. My friends say I should go for it and it would look great on me....thoughts?

change can be hard, but we can also learn by taking (safe) risks! sounds like your friends are supportive...and hair does grow back.

My friends and I decided to join the musical theatre club, but we have to try out! I am so shy. I don't know what to do!

This could be positive peer influence and opportunity for growth. if you have the support and feel comfortable with facing your fear go for it!

My friends and I went to a party. They were passing around a vape and told me to try it. I felt uncomfortable, but everyone was trying...what should I do?

It's ok to say 'no' when you feel uncomfortable, even if everyone else is trying.

What is peer influence? is it good or bad?

Peer influence is feeling encouraged to do something you may not have considered a possibility.

What is peer pressure? is it good or bad?

Peer pressure is feeling pushed to do something you don't want to do

I joined a club at school because it was my interest, but my friend told me it was totally uncool. So I think I'm going to quit. Should I?

It is ok to have different interests from your friend.