Peer pressure is an inevitability. We will face it in many stages of our lives and especially in our youth.
Talking Points:
- Peer pressure is when your friends want you to do something and you consider it in order to fit in.
- Step 1: Admit that it might work on you.
- Step 2: Surround yourself with good friends.
- Step 3: Have the courage to say no when you need to.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Talk about a time you felt “peer pressured.” What happened? How did you handle it?
- Why do you think peer pressure is even a thing? Why do people pressure each other to conform?
- Why is it important to admit that all of us can be susceptible to peer pressure?
- Why is having a good group of friends helpful for overcoming peer pressure?
- Why does it take courage to say “no” when you’re being pressured? How can you build up your courage so that you can pass the “tests” of negative peer pressure when they arise?
- Can peer pressure ever be a good thing? Explain.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
