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Peer Pressure: An Introduction
Parents, teachers, and kids talk about peer pressure all the time. They talk about how it has a strong influence on kids, and say that it can be a big problem in the school community. So what can parents do to help their kids resist peer pressure and have a positive influence on the other kids around them?
Did You Know?
- Students surveyed in Logan County, Ohio, stated that peer pressure was one of the top three factors that influenced high school students to drink alcohol.1
- The smoking rate among kids who have three or more friends who smoke is 10 times higher than those who report that none of their friends smoke.2
The ability to resist peer pressure comes from a combination of many factors, including self-esteem, respect for others, and experience. And while you won't always be there to get your child out of negative situations, you can help prepare her or him to be a positive influence on other kids and to make smart decisions, even in the face of peer pressure.
