Friendship
Name two characteristics of a nice friend
Examples:
Friends that treat me and others well
Friends that invite you to hang out or do an activity
Friends that stick up for you
If it doesn't hurt anybody, it is okay to give into peer pressure. True or False?
False.
If you are feeling pressured to do something that you know is wrong and you are having a hard time standing up for yourself, what can you do?
Examples:
Talk to a trusted friend or adult.
Get support.
Ask for help.
You always agree with your friends. True or False?
False. Nobody agrees all the time. Disagreements don't always mean the end of a relationship.
Why is resisting peer pressure a good choice?
Example answers:
We won't get in trouble.
We won't put ourselves in potential dangerous situations.
Why is it important to be a self-advocate and get the help you need?
Examples:
Because you get the help/support you need.
Because everyone has things that they are good at and not so good at.
One of your classmates convinces you not to do something that you were going to do because it could get you in trouble. Is this an example of a nice friend?
There is only one type of peer pressure or all peer pressure is negative. True or False?
False. There are both positive and negative peer pressure. Sometimes our friends or peers can influence to make good decisions and do the right thing.
How can a good friendship help me avoid negative peer pressure?
Examples
They give me good advice.
They can give me moral support when I'm faced with peer pressure.
They can help me practice saying "no".
Friends accept you the way you are. True or False?
True.
What are some ways to avoid peer pressure?
Examples:
Walk away.
Avoid the person who is asking you to do something that is wrong.
Stay with others.
Get help
If you are worried about your safety, what should you do?
Examples:
Leave the situation/walk away.
Get help from an adult.