True or False
Peer pressure only affects some people.
False, everyone has to deal with peer pressure at one time or another.
Several students are saying unkind things about another student. They start urging you to join in their comments by saying "You'll be my best friend if you say one mean thing!" What kind of peer pressure is this?
Buddy-Buddy/BFF
1. Peers are:
A) people about your own age
B) classmates
C) teammates
D) all of the above
D
Name two things kids might do to try to get other kids to do what they want
Tease, call names, threaten, say they’re not cool, exclude from group, ignore, etc.
What is Peer Pressure?
Peer pressure is the feeling that someone is pushing you toward making a choice
Only kids and teens have to deal with peer pressure.
False, adults have to work on resisting negative peer pressure too!
Your best friend wants you to go somewhere that could be interesting, but dangerous (e.g., to a flooded creek to watch the water). They start calling you "Chicken!" and "Cry Baby!" when you are hesitant to go. What kind of peer pressure is this?
Putting others down
2. In “peer pressure,” the word pressure means:
A) hurt
B) push
C) influence
D) ignore
C
Name two reasons why kids might give in to peer pressure.
To seem cool, to seem brave, to get in with a group of friends, to impress others, etc.
Act out one form of peer pressure.
*If they acted out any of the types they learned, award points*
People can influence each other without even speaking.
True. The way people dress and what they choose for activities influences others. Like, playing Fortnite or wearing Adidas clothing.
You’re studying for tomorrow’s quiz when some of your teammates come by with the stolen test answers from the teachers desk. They say if you don't ditch studying and just use the answers to cheat they'll tell the principal you stole them from the teachers desk. What kind of peer pressure is this?
Blackmailing
A friend is someone who:
A) Encourages you to break the rules.
B) Wants you to be just like him/her.
C) Respects you for who you are.
D) Makes fun of you when you don't follow him/her.
C. Respects you for who you are.
Name two ways friends can be a bad influence on each other.
They can encourage each other to cheat, lie, steal, bully others, act lazy, act disrespectful, not do their homework, etc.
Give an example of what peer pressure sounds like.
"You are not my friend." "You'll hurt my feelings if you don't do this." "It'll make you so cool." "Just Do It"
Having self-confidence can help you resist peer pressure.
True. If you feel good about who you are, you are less likely to give in to peer pressure.
You’re at the store and your friend is wishing she had enough money for some candy. Your friend says, “Just take it! It’s no big deal. The clerk’s not even looking.” When you say no, she begins to cry and refuses to talk to you. What kind of peer pressure is this?
Being upset/looking sad
A good way to handle peer pressure is to:
A) Use Humor
B) Make Up An Excuse
C) Walk Away
D) Just Say No
E) All of the Above
E) All of the Above
Name two ways friends can be a good influence on each other.
They can encourage each other to work hard in school or sports, try a positive new activity, believe in themselves, exercise, read a new book, be kind, be honest, etc.
Act out an example of peer pressure.
*If they acted out any of the types they learned, award points*
When you say "Yes" to peer pressure, it gets easier to say "Yes" again and again.
True. Saying "Yes" can lead to a domino effect.
Your friends are trying to get you to sneak out of the house to hang out with them at the movies. Your one friend says that she'll pay for your movie ticket and popcorn if you just do it. What kind of peer pressure is this?
Bribing
Which Peer Pressure type involves trying to make you feel good:
A) Pouting/Looking Sad
B) Buttering You Up/Compliments
C) Threatening
D) Begging/Pleading
B) Buttering You Up/Compliments
Name how you will take this information with you into middle school? What will you remember most?
Treat people with kindness and do not give into peer pressure. If your friend is using peer pressure, then they are not a true friend.
Name three ways someone can stand up against peer pressure.
1. Just Say No
2. Walk Away
3. Make Up An Excuse
4. Use Humor
5. Change the Subject
6. Come Up With Another Idea