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Type of peer pressure?
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What does it mean to find 'power in numbers'?
To be able to stand up against peer pressure. 'We' can be stronger than 'I' when refusing.
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Who can you turn to, to support you in your decision?
Friends, Family, Teachers, Ect.
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What Is Peer Pressure?
Peer pressure is influence that a peer group, observers or individual exerts that encourages others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform the group norms.
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Jared comes up to you and asks do you want a cigarette, what do you do?

Various Refusal Skills

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You notice quite a few peers are wearing Champion brand sweatshirts and sweatpants and you think they look good.  You ask for some for Christmas.

Unspoken/indirect peer pressure

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How can you use humor to refuse something?
By making a joke about the situation, it can take attention away from you while also lightening the mood.
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Do you think its harder to refuse to a friend, or someone you don't know?
Your friend cause you may feel like you need to please them.
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How do you know when to refuse.
Refuse when you feel uncomfortable and Harmful, illegal, or immoral activities are taking place.
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You are at school And someone offers you to vape in the bathroom, What do you do?

Various Opinions

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You show up to the park and another group of kids is vaping.  They tell you it's not bad like cigarettes are and ask if you want to try it.

negative peer pressure

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Why can suggesting an alternate activity prove to be successful?
It allows everyone to get away from the destructive decision at hand.
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Should you risk losing a friend to stand up for your beliefs?
If they are really your friend, they won't care. But, you should never put yourself in harm's way just to please a friend.
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How should a good friend act to a refusal?
They should be understanding and support whatever you choose.
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Someone keeps nagging you to do something you know is wrong.  What do you do?

Be A broken Record keep telling them no, Don't give in.

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Volleyball is about to start and your friend asks if you want to sign up with her.

positive peer pressure

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Is it wrong to just say 'no' without an explanation?
No, Its not wrong.You don't need to explain yourself to others. NO means NO
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Why is it harder to refuse a whole group instead of just one person?

Because they have more people, and therefore more pressuring ability. You must stay strong and be who you want to be.

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What is Direct Peer Pressure?
When Someone directly ask you to join.
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You know your friend vapes and often leaves the house without asking.  He asks you to come over and hang out.  What do you do?

Give an Excuse, suggest a different activity

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You go tour Wachter middle school and notice that a lot of students have cool locker decorations (mirror, stickers, shelf, etc) so you ask your parents if they can buy you something similar.

unspoken/indirect peer pressure

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What other ways can you refuse negative peer pressure?

No Thanks (politely) Walk Away Be a broken record (Repeat) Give an Excuse Have a better Idea Make a Joke Use flattery

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Explain how being a 'broken record' while refusing can be effective.
This means, if necessary, repeating your refusal many times. It helps to really get the message across that you are not interested.
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What is indirect Peer Pressure?

When you feel pressured or a need to join in a activity.

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Your Best Friend says to lie to your parents about where you are going.  What do you do?

Say no thank you/ give a reason. If they really are your friend they should support your decision.

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Your friend wants to join Student Council but they don't want to do it alone.  They ask if you'll also join, but run for a different position, so that you can both participate.

positive peer pressure