Peer Pressure Resistance

LESSON TITLE:PEER PRESSURE

Introduction

Peer Pressure is one of the key phenomenona that adolescents have to deal with as they grow into dulthood. Effective management and, when necessary, resistance to peer pressure will lead to the development of a well adjusted adult.

Lesson Content Definition

Peer pressure is the subtle influence we often get from our friends and from others of our own age.

FORMS OF PEER PRESSURE
 * Threats
 * Persuasion
 * Coercion
 * Promises
 * Gifts
 * Blackmail
 * Manipulation

Possible responses to persuasion
 * Refuse
 * Delay
 * Bargain

Ways of overcoming peer pressure
 * Seek help from trusted individuals
 * Assertiveness
 * Goal setting
 * Expressing your ideas in a non-threatening way
 * Effective communication
 * Apply negotiation skills
 * Apply persuasion skills
 * Knowledge, avoid risky situations
 * Build self worth
 * Time management
 * Good use of leisure time

Harmful activities associated with peer pressure
 * Drug
 * Sex
 * Truancy
 * Mob justice
 * Dropping out of school
 * Theft
 * Early marriage

Why do people succumb to peer
 * Want to be liked
 * To fit in
 * Others will make fun if they don’t go along
 * Curiosity
 * Everyone is doing it

Values that that guide in resisting peer pressure
 * Respect
 * Humility
 * Responsibility
 * Honesty
 * Kindness
 * Love
 * Tolerance
 * Cooperation
 * Simplicity
 * Unity
 * Peace
 * Freedom