1. Peer
Pressure
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2. If I hear them say one more time…….
People are always telling me not to give in to peer pressure and not to just follow the crowd
If I hear them say one more time…….
"If one of your friends jumped off a bridge would you jump too?”
I am going to scream!
Isn't it OK to go along with your friends some of the time?

3. When we think of peer pressure we always think of it in terms of being
“BAD”
Others may put pressure on us to:
SMOKE
DRINK
FIGHT

4. We rarely think of the many “GOOD”
ways that peer pressure can influence us
For social development it is important that we do learn to
"follow the crowd sometimes"
This is how we learn acceptable social norms; that is, how we are expected to act in the world in order to be good people

5. Disappointed in yourself
Everyone gives in to peer pressure at some stage in their life.
When this happens you can sometimes feel:
Anxious
Down
Moody
Inadequate
Unhappy
Disappointed in yourself

6. REASONS why we give in to peer pressure are:
Fear of losing your friends
Not wanting to upset someone
Might get bullied or taunted
Feel the pressure is too much to say NO

7. Your friends might have done it
Do you ever feel like those around you are pushing you into having sex?
Your friends might have done it
Your boyfriend or girlfriend are always talking about it
You’ve heard lots about it on TV and in Films
Magazine’s articles are always discussing it

8. Take the RIGHT STEPS to consider what’s best for you!
Take your time to understand what sex is all about
Make your own choices and don’t just do what others want
Not all teenagers who say they’ve had sex are telling the truth
Fancying someone doesn’t mean you have to have sex with them
Lot’s of boys and girl’s have the same anxieties – you’re not alone
You don’t have to rush into having sex because you feel pressured
It’s
to say NO

9. Learn the difference between following the crowd and
blindly following the crowd
It takes a person of great character and self confidence to work peer pressure the right way!

10. Be strong and remember you don’t have to:
Wear the same clothes as your friends
Have a boyfriend or girlfriend
Drink
Take Drugs
Smoke
Have sex before you’re ready
Bully others just to fit in
Give up friends to please others
Bunk off school

11. If it makes you feel bad, it usually is bad for you!
THINK
before you choose to follow the crowd
A good rule is this ...
If it makes you feel bad, it usually is bad for you!