Peer Pressure
What is peer pressure?
When someone tries to get you to do something good or bad
What is teasing, calling names, laughing at you, and making you feel left out?
Putting others down
Give an example of a refusal skill
say no, walk away, ignore, offer another idea, state the consequences, change the subject, give an excuse, use humor
Give an example of negative peer pressure.
Example
What is saying "If you don't do it, I am going to beat you up or hurt you"
Threatening
What refusal skill requires you to pretend you did not hear or turn away from the person
Ignore
Give an example of positive peer pressure.
Example
What is bribing?
telling someone you will give them something if you do this
example of healthy choice
Give one reason 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.
Give an example of buttering you up/compliments
you are my best friend, everybody likes you, your outfit is so cute, you are beautiful, you are the smartest person I know
Give an example of making an excuse
Example of using excuse (not going to walk my fish or ridiculous idea)
What is the best way to respond to peer pressure
A. Give in to the pressure and do it if it’s not that bad
B. Ignore the person pressuring you and give them the silent treatment
C. Yell at the person who is peer pressuring you until they stop
D. Be firm in your response and say no that you won’t engage in that activity, and leave if you have to
True or False: Blackmailing is an action or demand for something in return
True
State a fact for using tobacco or alcohol
Fact for tobacco/alcohol