HOW+TO+SAY+NO+TO+PEER+PRESSURE

**Date: 20 /04/12**
= What can I do if I want to say NO to Fashion Peer Pressure? = == Sometimes it is hard to say "No" to friends. Often it is easier to let people make you Peer Pressure than to let people know how you really feel. Peer Pressure occurs when other kids of your age or older push you to do something that: ==
 * == don’t want to do ==
 * == Makes you uncomfortable ==
 * == You know will get you in trouble ==
 * == You think it isnt appropiate ==
 * == Affects you emotionally, mentally or phisically ==

== You may feel all that things before it occurs so say "NO", it doesn´t matter how your friends make you feel after it. Because when you say "NO" people understand your not a poppet, that you have feelings, that you have a mind and you don't led others take decisions for you because you are a human body. ==

There are ways to say no to Peer Pressure that will help you get out of the situation. Here are some tips that you can practice in your mind and in your heart.
> == In some situations, just saying "no" without a lot of arguing and explaining is the best response. Just make sure your “no” is a strong and determined one. == > == Say "no", and explain why you feel this way, express your feelings. Maybe you can’t go to the party because its not worth the chance of being grounded. Maybe you don’t want to drink because you know someone who is an alcoholic and you can see how drinking has messed up their life. == > == Humor is a great way to change the topic and the mood. It can take the attention away from you. ==
 * 1) == Just say no. ==
 * 1) == Give a reason why it’s a bad idea. ==
 * 1) == Make a joke. ==
 * 1) = Make an excuse why you can’t. =
 * 2) = Maybe you have something else to do, you have to be somewhere at a specific time, or your mom will kill you. It doesn’t matter what excuse you use, just stick to it. EXAMPLE: They are offering you a cigarette, just tell you don't support smoke and you have a problem in your lungs then just walk away. =
 * 3) == Suggest a different activity. ==
 * 4) == By thinking of something better to do, you’re offering everyone an out. You just might be surprised who might take you up on it. ==
 * 5) == Repeat yourself if necessary. ==

Sometimes you’ll be asked over and over again. Stick to your decision, don’t be talked into doing something you don’t want to.
> == If you think the others are going to do something you don’t want to be involved in, just leave. You can make up an excuse, or you can say nothing at all. If you lead the way, others may follow. == > == ==
 * 1) == Leave the situation. ==
 * 1) == The power of numbers. ==
 * 1) == Talk to your closest friends about how you feel. Then you can support each other. Agree up front that we will stick together. ==

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= Daling with Peer Pressure! - KIDS =

== Come on! ALL of us are cutting math. Who wants to go take that quiz? We're going to take a walk and get lunch instead. Let's go! says the coolest kid in your class. Do you do what you know is right and go to math class, quiz and all? Or do you give in and go with them? ==

== When you get older, you will have to take more challenging decisions. Some don't have a right or wrong answer. Other decisions that involve serious questions, like whether to cut class, try cigarettes, or drugs. ==

== Making hard decisions on your own is complex, but when other people get involved and try to Pressure you it is even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it's called Peer Pressure. It's something everyone has to deal with even adults. Let's talk about how to handle it. ==

= Walking Away From Peer Pressure = == It is rare to be the only one who says "NO" to Peer Pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. It can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who is willing to say NO too. This takes a lot of the power out of Peer Pressure and makes it much easier to resist. It's great to have friends with values similar to yours who will back you up when you don't want to do something. Peer Pressure is a big reason why they say this. If you choose friends who don't use drugs, cut class, smoke cigarettes, then you probably won't do these things either, even if other kids do. Try to help a friend who's having trouble resisting peer pressure. It can be powerful for one kid to join another by simply saying, I'm with you let's go. ==

== Even if you're watching peer pressure while you're alone, there are still things you can do. You can simply stay away from peers who pressure you to do stuff you know is wrong. You can tell them NO and walk away. Better it is if you find other friends and classmates to join around with you. If you continue to face Peer Pressure and you're finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Talking to a parent, teacher, or psychologist can help you feel much better and help you for the next time you face Peer Pressure. ==

Powerful, Positive Peer Pressure
== Peer Pressure is not always a bad thing. For example, positive Peer Pressure can be used to pressure bullies into acting better to other kids. If enough kids get together, peers can pressure each other into doing what's right! == = = = link: [] =