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 | From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor When you hear the term "peer pressure," what do you think of? If it is a kid being encouraged to smoke or try drugs or shoplift, you aren't alone. But in reality, peer pressure is rarely about one teen telling another she won't be cool unless she tries that cigarette. Peer pressure is usually a lot more subtle. It also isn't always bad. For example, if you want to go out one night, but you end up staying home studying because all your friends are preparing for the SATs, then you can actually benefit from this form of group-think. | |
QUIZ: Does Peer Pressure Control You?
While not all peer pressure is bad, the type of peer pressure that leaves you feeling confused or hurt is never good. When peer pressure is good it is very, very good, but when it is bad, peer pressure can be devastating. Are you the type of person who gives in to peer pressure too easily? Do you stand back or stand your ground? Take our "Peer Pressure" quiz to find out... Read more
| How to Combat Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is one thing that all teens have in common. You can't escape it; it is everywhere. No matter how popular you are, how well liked you may be or how together you feel, sooner or later you will have to face peer pressure... Read more
| The Difference Between Negative and Postive Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is not bad thing. We all are influenced by our peers, both negatively and positively. It helps define who we are and how we feel about subjects in our lives. It is how we chose to react to peer pressure that defines who we are as an individual. Are we a leader or a follower? Both types of people are needed to make the world go around... Read more
| Are Your Friends a Good Influence?
Friendships can benefit you in lifting your self-esteem, encouraging you to live healthier, or even just elevating the quality of your life. Your friends should lift you up and help you to be the best person you can be. Do they? Here are a few tips on deciding whether or not your friends are a good influence... Read more
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