What is it? What can we do to help? Why it is important to help? By: Selines Padilla Public School 28 New York, New York

 Define the Problem Public Policy Analysis: Step 1 2

Peer Pressure is influence that a peer group exerts that encourages others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to the group norm. A person affected by peer pressure may or may not want to belong to the group. * Discuss in small group what you each think peer pressure is. *Give Examples of your idea of what peer pressure is. 3

 Gather the Evidence Public Policy Analysis: Step 2 4

 We can observe situations  Paying attention to our own feelings  Talking to good friends about what’s going on in their day  Create a survey to share with classmates to get anonymous feedback (especially with our shy friends) 5

Why Do They Do It:  They might be trying to make you feel small so they can feel better about themselves  They could be afraid of criticism, so they’ll do it first  Deep down, they may be insecure 6

 Identify the Causes Public Policy Analysis: Step 3 7

Why are certain students targeted? Why do students want to control other students?

 Evaluate an existing policy Public Policy Analysis: Step 4 9

Peer Pressure  Discuss and make a list with a partner with some of the ways we can prevent Peer Pressure at our school and most importantly in our classroom. 10

 Develop Solutions Public Policy Analysis: Step 5 11

If someone is pressuring you…  How would you feel?  What would you do? 12

 Stay away from peers who pressure you  It’s okay to just say “NO”  Spend time with Positive friends  Talk to a grown-up: Parents, Teachers, School Counselor 13

 Select the Most Effective Solution Public Policy Analysis: Step 6 14

 From the policies discussed in class which one do you believe is the most effective solution to stop peer pressure.  Give examples and justify your answer. 15