Peer presure??Jus say NO!!!

Peer pressure is when your fellow peers try to pressure you to do something, or influence how you act. Peer pressure isn’t always a bad thing, though. Sometimes, peer pressure can be good, like if a friend is pressuring you to do your homework on time when you would rather be out at the mall. However, a lot of the time, peer pressure isn’t good at all.

Your peers influence you in many ways, both good and bad. The bad kind of peer pressure would be if they are pressuring you to cut class, or “just try” a cigarette. A lot of the time when faced with these situations, it is very difficult to say no. It helps if you have some friends on your side who feel the same way. Once you aren’t by yourself, it is easier to stand up to those trying to pressure you to do something that you shouldn’t.

Have you ever heard the expression “Choose your friends wisely”? Well, if you haven’t, you should know that it completely applies to peer pressure. If you choose the wrong friends, you could end up being pressured to do something that you don’t want to do. Try to stay away from people who are likely to pressure you into things like this, and hang out with other friends who are above the influence.

Many adolescents give in to peer pressure because they want to be seen as cool, and they want to fit in. If everyone else is doing it, then why shouldn’t you do it too? At the time, it seems like the rational thing to do, but it will all catch up with you in the end. In contrast, some people give into peer pressure because they are afraid to say NO, and don’t want to end up being made fun of, or worse.

If you don’t have any peers to help you stand up against peer pressure, then go to your parents, or an adult you trust. You shouldn’t lower yourself to your peers’ level just because you want to be considered “cool.” If you know something is wrong, don’t be afraid to stand up to it, by any means necessary.Have faith in yourself.Remember YOU are the one who should influence your friends to become a better person!!!