Peer Pressure: Summary and Next Steps

Peer pressure is a tough issue for parents and for kids. But while peer pressure can have many negative effects on kids, it can also be put to positive use. You can help prepare your child to deal with peer pressure by instilling self-confidence and good decision-making skills in her or him. Encouraging your child to exert a positive influence on her or his friends can help counteract some of the negative effects of peer pressure in your child’s life.