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A. resist |
B. illegal |
C. include |
D. decision |
E. positive |
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F. negative |
G. exploration |
H. situation |
I. judgement |
Peer Pressure
Teenage years are one of the most exciting yet confusing stages in a person's life. You are no longer a child, yet not quite an adult. You are at a time of , trying to find out your preferences, one of which, is your pastime.
Some pastimes have no moral implications. For example, shall we play basketball or soccer? However, there are other choices that need to be made based on your values, beliefs and principles in life. Some examples
attending a party where there will be alcohol and drugs freely given out, lying to your parents or even skipping school to watch a movie with some friends. How do you respond? Are you tempted to follow them?
Wanting to feel part of a group may force you to do things against your better . However, it is right to say no to anything that is , potentially causes harm or is hurtful to you or others. You may be afraid to refuse for fear of losing friends or being laughed at but do not let that stop you from standing up to peer pressure and being true to yourself. If your friends are true friends, they will respect your and not force you to join them.
There are some steps you may take to steer clear from peer pressure. Firstly, stay away from friends who force you to do things that you know are wrong. Instead, spend more time with friends who share the same values and principles as you. Next, be true to yourself and stand up for what you believe in. And if a
gets out of hand, do not hesitate to approach an adult you trust for help.
It may not always be easy to peer pressure, but do know that you will feel good about yourself later. And even without you realising it, you may have been an activator in your group to bring about a positive change. Others in your group may just follow your lead and gain courage to always do the right thing.
