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Peer Pressure
Responses to Peer Pressure
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What is a peer?

Someone who is around your age.

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Describe how it feels to be peer pressured.
Uncomfortable, anxious, scary
100
Name 2 phrases you can say when someone is pressuring you.
I'm not comfortable doing that. No, I don't want to do that.
100

Your friends want to sneak into a movie without paying for the ticket. Is this peer pressure? Explain what you would do in this situation.

Yes. 

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You and a friend are at a store. You forgot your money but want to buy a snack. You friend says "Just take it. Put it in your pocket. No one will see you." Describe what you would do? What is a possible consequence if you give in to the peer pressure?
Various responses. You could get caught and get in trouble.
200

What are 3 examples of negative peer pressure?

  • Bullying
  • Skip school
  • Steal
  • Dress a certain way
  • Impress certain people
  • Do things you know is morally wrong for you
  • Bullying
200
Is there only one type of peer pressure? Or is all peer pressure negative?
No. There is positive and negative peer pressure. Friends can influence you to do the right thing too.
200
Name some ways to avoid peer pressure.
Walk away. Hang out with different people.
200

There is a new student in school. You want to invite this student to eat lunch with you and your friends. One of your friends convinces you NOT to invite that friend to eat with you. Is this an example of peer pressure?

Yes! Explain why.

200

Your parent tells you that you have to clean your bedroom before dinner. Is this peer pressure?

No. A parent is not your peer.

300
What is peer pressure?
When someone who is around your age is pushing or forcing you to do something or make a choice.
300

Name the 3 types of peer pressure

Direct, Indirect and Individual

300
Name 2 more phrases you can say to someone who is pressuring you.
I don't think that's a good idea. I've got to go now.
300

Your friend says to you "I saw the movie Frozen over the weekend. I think you would really like it! You should go see it." Is this an example of peer pressure?

No. Explain why.

300
Dave didn't understand his homework assignment. He is trying to convince Scott to let him copy Scott's homework. Scott wants to help his friend out but knows it is wrong to give his friend the answers. What should Scott do?
Help Dave complete the assignment on his own. Explain the homework to him.
400

What are 3 examples of good peer pressure?

  • People can influence you into getting a higher mark
  • Strive for a goal
  • Do the right thing
  • Eat healthier
  • Get a job
  • Keep you out of trouble
  • Know who your true friends are
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What is a possible consequence if you give in to peer pressure and do something you know is wrong?
You may get in trouble, do something dangerous or do something that is wrong.
400
What should you do if you are worried about your safety?
Leave the situation Get an adult's help
400

You are walking home with your friend. She wants to walk to Times Square but your mom told you come straight home. Your friend says "C'mon your Mom will never find out!" Is this peer pressure? Explain what you would say and do?

Yes. .

400
Give an example of negative peer pressure. Name something someone may say to you when trying to convince you to do something wrong.
Various examples.
500

What does it mean to "advocate" for yourself?

To get help for your self.

500
True or false. If it doesn't hurt anyone is it ok to give in to peer pressure?
False.
500
Your friend is pressuring you to do something you know is wrong. What would you say to that friend if he/she said "I won't be your friend anymore if you don't do this."?
Various responses.
500

Your friend is trying to convince you to help collect money for a local charity. The money will help people who lost their homes in a fire. Is this peer pressure? If so, what kind of peer pressure is it?

Yes. It is positive peer pressure.

500
Jenny is teasing Claire. Jenny tries to convince you to join in and tease Claire too. What would you do?
Various responses.
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