Peer+Pressure~What+it+is+and+How+to+Conquer+it

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 * Peer Pressure~What it is and How to Resist it |||| **



You've been prepared for it through grade school. But will you really be ready for it when it happens?

Peer pressure is something that you //will// encounter sometime in the near future, whether it is in Jr. High or High School, and can be either good or bad. But here we are going to focus on the bad peer pressure. Peer pressure can find you in many ways. Just for the safety of yourself, it is best to be prepared. There are a lot of common things that you may be pressured about by your friends, including: Smoking, Drugs, Drinking, Stealing, etc. Studies have shown that there are a few methods that commonly work among teenagers. The most common methods are: These methods aren't 100% guaranteed to work, but in most cases, they do. When it comes to peer pressure, try anything to get out of doing what you think is wrong. Peer pressure is dangerous. Doing illegal substances or stealing can become habits, and in the long run they can get you in trouble with the law. Peer pressure is also dealt with in [|D.A.R.E], or Drug Abuse Resistance Education, and if your school participates in this program it is important to listen, because they will teach you materials like the ones listed above which will be vitally important for resisting peer pressure.
 * The **"Just Say No" ** Approach . This method is exactly how it's name sounds. If someone asks you to do something harmful, or something that you know is wrong, just say "no."
 * The ** "Broken Record" ** Approach. It may sound stupid, but it is commonly effective. If someone, like a friend or family member, asks you to do something that you thing is wrong, be a "broken record." Keep saying "No" over and over again. Others may find you annoying, and leave you alone about the harmful and/or wrong action.
 * The **"White Lie"** Method. Yes, you have been taught not to lie, but in this case, it's okay. Say something such as, "My mom said I have to go home." or "I have a wedding to go to, I have to leave." Lying is wrong, but in this case, it could save your life, maybe even your future.

The number one thing to remember is to stay on your toes and trust your gut; if it doesn't feel right, you DON'T have to do it. Remember, just because your friends or your classmates are doing something it DOESN'T mean that it's right.