Early Development
At what age does the battle over peer pressure begin?
2-3
What type of parenting questions help children develop thinking skills?
Open-ended questions or giving choices
Peer pressure comes from what kind of voice?
An external voice
What skill do young children need to begin developing to resist peer pressure later?
Listening to their own inner voice
What kind of voice should parents encourage their children to develop?
Their own inner voice
Why is peer pressure especially strong during adolescence?
Kids are focused on building social skills and friendships
What is a key way to help children hear their own inner voice?
Letting them make small choices
Name one way to help children say no to peer pressure.
Say yes to an alternative activity
When do children first begin facing peer pressure, according to the text?
Toddlerhood
True or False: Children are naturally able to think independently by age eleven.
False
How can a parent be used as a “fall guy” in peer pressure situations?
Child says: “My parents would kill me if I did that.”
What makes children more likely to resist peer pressure later in life?
Making their own decisions early on
What happens when children are only used to listening to external voices?
They listen to peers instead of thinking for themselves
What’s a small but important decision a child could make on their own?
Choosing between a red or blue coat, for example
What should parents discuss with preteens to prepare for adolescence?
The pressures of fitting in and maintaining identity