What Is Peer Pressure?
When friends try to influence your choices
Peer pressure
Feeling nervous when friends watch you
Anxiety / Nervousness
what feeling are you feeling when you have a fast heart or shakey hands?
mad or anger or nervous
Take slow deep breaths
to calm your body or regulate yourself
Your friends dare you to yell in class. You feel excited and nervous.
Emotion: Nervous/Excited
Response: Say no, take a breath, ignore the dare
Pressure that encourages good choices
Positive peer pressure
Feeling mad when friends tease you
Anger
Tight fists and hot face means your feeling?
anger
before reacting to something or someone what could you do instead
pause and think, walk away, breathe, talk to a trusted adult
Friends laugh when someone gets in trouble. You feel uncomfortable but want to fit in.
Emotion: Embarrassed/Nervous
Response: Walk away or stay quiet
Pressure that pushes you to break rules or feel uncomfortable
Negative peer pressure
what feeling do you feel when Feeling left out by a group
Sadness
Slumped shoulders and low energy
sad
what is it called when you hype your self up?
positive self talk
A friend pressures you to break a rule. You feel angry and shaky.
emotion: Anger
Response: Use calm words, say no, take a break
Wanting to fit in even if it feels wrong
Peer pressure
what do you feel when others laugh at you?
embarrassed, sad, mad, upset
Loud voice and pacing
overwhelmed, mad
if your feeling frustrated during a quiz or a assignment what could you do?
take a break or go for a walk
Your group ignores your idea and tells you to copy theirs. You feel upset.
Emotion: Sad/Frustrated
Response: Speak up calmly or ask for help
Saying no when something doesn’t feel right
Self-control / Standing up for yourself
Feeling overwhelmed and out of control
Big emotions
the feeling of butterflies in your stomach means...?
anxious
if something is upsetting you and you need to talk to someone who do you go to?
teacher or a trusted adult
Friends pressure you to make fun of someone. You feel nervous and your heart races.
Emotion: Anxiety
Response: Say no, walk away, tell an adult