Peer Choices
What is "peer pressure" in one sentence?
Peer Pressure is when someone your age tries to influence choices,behaviors,or actions.
What is one feeling you might have if you do something just to please friends?
Regret
guilt
disappointment
True or False: Peer pressure only happens with friends you know well.
False
What is a "bold no" (a clear short refusal)? Give an example phrase.
No, I'm not doing that.
Nope, I'm good.
Name one positive and one negative example of peer pressure.
Positive: A friend encourages you to study for a test
Negative: Someone pressures you to make fun of another student
If a friend laughs when you say "no" to something risky, what is one respectful ways you could respond?
Keep it lighthearted and humorous
"I get that it seems fun, but I'm not comfortable doing that"
True or False: Everyone feels peer pressure sometimes
True
Name 2 ways to find friends who support your choices.
1. Pay attention to how people treat you
2.Join groups that match your interests
What does it mean to "go along" with the group? Give a short example.
Doing what everyone else in the group is doing even if you don't fully agree just to fit in or avoid standing out.
Describe how body language can show that someone feels uncomfortable in a situation.
Fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, crossed arms, facial expressions
True or False: Peer Pressure only happens when someone is trying to get you to do something dangerous or wrong?
False-Peer pressure can also involve positive influences.
Define "assertive" and give one assertive sentence you could use in a tough situation.
Assertive means speaking up for yourself in a clear, calm, and respectful way-without being mean and letting other push you around.
Example: "I don't want to do that, so I'm not going to."
List two reasons someone might give in to peer pressure.
1. Afraid of being judged or made fun of.
2. They don't want to feel left out or different from their friends.
How can talking with a trusted adult help when you're facing peer pressure? Give 2 ways
Give advice on how to say no
Receive emotional support
Why is it incorrect to think "If I disagree, Ill lose all my friends"? Give a short explanation.
Real friendship aren't based on always agreeing and respect matters more than agreement.
List 4 healthy strategies to cope with stress or worry cause by peer pressure.
1. Take deep breaths
2. Talk to someone you trust
3. Take a break or walk away
4. Journal or listen to music
Explain how knowing your own values can help you make choices when friends disagree.
They help you know what's right for you and make your decisions easier.
Explain why peer pressure can feel stronger in a group than when one person asks you alone.
Fear of judgement and trying to fit in with the group.
Describe how social media can spread peer pressure differently than face to face pressure and one way to reduce its influence.
It reaches more people at one and its harder to ignore. One way to reduce influence is to limit what you see and who you follow.
Create a personal action plan with three steps you will use next time you face pressure to do something you don't want to do.
1. Pause and Think
2.Say a clear, assertive no
3. Walk away