Keep in mind that peer pressure isn’t always a bad thing. The desire to make friends and fit in with your peers is completely normal. However, when your friends try to convince you to do something that you know isn’t right, then it's time to stick to your morals and simply tell your friends no. It can be hard sometimes, but the consequences could far outweigh your friends being a little upset with you.  Always consider the possible consequences before you do anything. For instance, you might ask yourself, “what if the police arrived at the house party and catch me drinking?” or “what would happen if I have sex and get an STD or become pregnant?” If the cons outweigh the pros, then you should let your friends know that you’re not interested. Your friends may say things to try to convince you to participate even after you’ve said no. They may say “You’re a chicken” or call you names. At that point, it’s probably best to leave and go home. Many teenagers fall prey to peer pressure because of struggles with self-esteem. Many teens temporarily succumb to peer pressure in an effort to feel accepted by friends. After all, who wants to feel left out? However, it’s important for you to be the leader rather than the follower. When you find yourself questioning who you are and what you stand for, remind yourself of all of your great attributes. These attributes are both internal and external. So yes, be sure to include your amazing talents and accomplishments but also consider your other assets as well. This could include your unique personality traits, the way that you always demonstrate kindness, your creativity, your ability to listen well, or anything else that demonstrates how amazing you are. If you find yourself in a situation where your friends are pressuring you to do something that you don’t want to do, it’s okay to tell them that you can’t participate because of your parents. Avoid lashing out or sounding mad at your parents, though. Always talk calmly and reasonably, and have a mature attitude.  You absolutely would be telling the truth because your parents would not want you to do anything that is harmful to yourself or others. To get out of that sticky situation, you could say things like:  “My mom wants me to come home now.” “My dad will ground me for two months if I even think about doing that!” “My mom said that if she ever caught me doing _____ that I wouldn’t be able to come outside again for a month.” Spend time around other kids who share your same values and morals. When you spend time around positive peers, they are less likely to try to influence you to engage in risky behavior.  Get involved in healthy activities where you can make friends with kids who have good values and high self-esteem. Sports teams, church groups, and extracurricular activities are great places to find like-minded friends. You may never be totally immune from peer pressure even if you have great friends. Remember, it’s ultimately up to you to make wise decisions.
لا تخف من الرد بكلمة "لا". ذكر نفسك بنقاط قوتك. اخبر أصدقائك أن والديْك لن يسمحا لك بالذهاب. اختر تكوين العلاقات الحميدة.