Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is when friends influence you to…
Do something you might not normally do
Why do parents set rules for teenagers?
To protect them and teach responsibility
What is one new responsibility many teenagers get?
Doing chores, studying alone, or managing money
What is the most important quality in a good friend?
Trust
What is one healthy way to relax when stressed?
Exercise, music, hobbies
True or False: Peer pressure can only be negative.
False (it can be positive too)
True or False: Parents always know what’s best for teenagers.
False (teens also need independence)
True or False: Independence only brings challenges, not opportunities.
False. It brings both
True or False: Friends always give good advice.
False
True or False: Ignoring problems is the best way to deal with stress.
False
What is one common example of negative peer pressure for teens?
Smoking, drinking, skipping class, or breaking rules
What’s a healthy way to ask parents for more freedom?
Talking calmly, explaining reasons, showing responsibility
What is one good result of learning time management?
More free time or less stress
What is one bad effect of social media on friends?
Jealousy, fights, or pressure
Who can teenagers ask for advice if they feel pressure?
Parents, teachers, or close friends
Which is harder to resist: direct peer pressure or indirect peer pressure?
Indirect peer pressure (because it’s harder to notice)
What does “compromise” mean in a parent–teen disagreement?
Both sides give up something to reach an agreement
Why is a part-time job a big opportunity?
It teaches responsibility and gives money
If two friends fight, what is the first step to fix it?
Talk calmly and listen
What do we call the skill of finding answers to problems?
Problem-solving
What is the best long-term strategy to avoid negative peer pressure?
Building confidence and choosing supportive friends
Why might parents worry more as their child becomes a teenager?
Teens take more risks and face new challenges
What skill do challenges help teenagers build?
Resilience (not giving up)
Who usually influences teenagers more: friends or parents?
Friends
What does “resilience” mean?
Staying strong and recovering after problems