What Is Peer Pressure
Consequences
Ways To Avoid
Statistics
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Define peer pressure.
Influence from a persons peer group.
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What are some academic problems you could have because of being peer pressured into doing drugs, or drinking?
Your grades could suffer, and you could fail classes.
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What's one word you can say to prevent influence from peer pressure?
Just say NO and mean it.
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What is the most common illegal substance teens are pressured into doing?
Alcohol. 67% of teens have been pressured.
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Why is it hard to say no?
Teens want to fit in and not upset their friends.
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What are the consequences of taking drugs or drinking alcohol?
Addiction, intoxication, and poor academic performance.
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What are ways that you can avoid being pressured and still have fun with your friends?
Switch the subject, switch the plan, or avoid being around them.
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What percentage of high school students have been pressured into drinking alcohol?
75% of high school students.
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Why do kids succumb to peer pressure?
To be accepted in a group or fit in.
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How many teens drink and drive each year due to peer pressure?
1 million teens per year.
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If you feel like you're being pressured into doing something you don't want to do, what can you do?
You can do anything! If you're uncomfortable with doing something you don't have to do it.
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How much alcohol is consumed by minors each year in the US?
10% of the nation's alcohol each year.
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