Resisting Peer Pressure

Steps

1. Look at the person.

2. Use a calm, assertive voice tone.

3. State clearly that you do not want to engage in the inappropriate activity. Give a reason.

4. Suggest an alternative activity. Give a reason.

5. If the person persists, continue to say "No."

6. If the peer will not accept your "No" answer, ask him or her to leave or remove yourself from the situation.

Watch and Discuss

Discussion

1. What are some strategies to resisting peer pressure?

2. Do you have to resist peer pressure outside of school ever? Use examples.

3. Do you only feel peer pressure from people you like? Can you feel peer pressure from others who are a different age than you?

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