What is peer pressure
⚪ WHAT IS PEER PRESSURE
A feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one's age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them She started drinking in high school because of peer pressure.It isn't just or always about doing something against your will. You might hear the term 'peer pressure' used a lot. But peer influence is a better way to describe how teenagers' behaviour is shaped by wanting to feel they belong to a group of friends or peers. Peer pressure and influence can be positive
It’s normal for young people to worry about fitting in. Peer groups play an important role in young people’s lives, particularly during adolescence. ‘Peer pressure ’ refers to the influence that these groups can have on how an individual thinks and acts. You can often find out who your child’s peers are by paying attention to who they socialise with and speak abou
⬜ SYMPTOMS OF PEER PRESSURE
⚫ your child is acting out of charact
⚫ your child is constantly worried about ‘missing out’ or not fitting i
⚫ you’re concerned about the influence of your child’s friend
⚫ your child tends to always copy others and be a bit of a follower or easily influenced
⬜ WHO ARE PEER
peers are those they admire and consider to play an important role in their life. Depending on your child’s lifestyle, they may have several different peer groups. They generally come from places where your child spends their time – at school, in sport or hobby groups and in the local neighbourhood. If your child uses the internet, their peers can also include people they meet online through forums and social media platform
⬛ Positive effects
⚫ increased self-confidence
⚫ introduction to positive hobbies and interest
⚫ reinforcement of positive habits and attitudes
⬛ Negative effect
⚫ pressure to use alcohol, cigarettes or dru
⚫ pressure to engage in risk taking behaviour
⚫ distraction from schoolwork
⚫ distance between family and existing friend
⚫ Drastic changes in behaviour and attitudes
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