Don't fall into the trap of feeling like you have to go along with the crowd to be accepted.
Talking Points:
- Peer pressure is when someone feels like they have to do the same things as people of similar age in order to be liked or respected.
- Peer pressure comes in many forms. It might be in using an illegal substance or sending a picture of your homework to someone so they can cheat off of you.
- Fighting peer pressure means understanding your own boundaries and the ability to say, “No!”.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you felt pressured to do something by your friends. What happened?
- Why do you think peer pressure is a thing? Do you think adults feel peer pressure, too? Explain.
- Make a list of things that peers could pressure you to do.
- Why is it important for you to create your own sense of right and wrong? What’s the best way to draw boundaries when you don’t want to do something?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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