Sticky Situations

Chicken

Come on Bridget all you have to do is sneak in through the back door and take the vase. Oh no! I think you know what this sounds like. It's Peer Pressure and it is not uncommon for a girl to get over powered by it. Peer pressure can be very scary and harsh. Use these helpful and clever ways to deal with peer pressure.

What do I do?

When you get caught in peer pressure, the best answer you should say is NO. But as easy as it seems, it can be very hard. When you're asked to do some thing that your "friends" told you to do, first think to yourself what are the consequences of me doing this? Most of the consequences are bad. Then think what will happen if I don't do this? The worst that can happen would be your friends calling you a coward and a chicken for a couple of days. That is not as bad as getting yelled at by your parents, teachers, or the principal. Also don't forget the guilt that will build up over time. Some times peer pressure can even involve the police. Once you thought of all of this tell them straight out NO then walk away. Don't even listen to them when they're teasing you because you are smart and they are dumb.     

Tip

Ask your mom or dad to think of peer pressure scenarios and you have to have to find the answer to talkel them so you will be prepared when the time comes. 

 
I Got away with it now what happens?

You got approval from your friends, now it's over right? Wrong. Your friends are going to make you do worse things each time and then the guilt gets bigger. The guilt you create is very stressful on your body and heart and can almost become unbearable. You can get rid of this feeling by telling some like your parents what you did. Pick a calm time to talk to your mom and dad and tell them every thing that happened and tell the truth.

They may get mad at you for what you did but it still feel better to get those things off your chest. The next step is to say sorry to all people you hurt and pay the consequences. Your parents may not trust you after all off this but it is the first step to gain the trust that was lost.                 

Tip

The best way too avoid all of this is to say no and walk away before it starts.

Snappy Comebacks

Snappy comebacks are a different way of saying no. Use these not too rude come backs to help you say no in peer pressure.    

"Sorry guys but I actually have a good life to get back to."      

" I am a little confused because if your so brave why don't you do it." 

" Know what? I personally think that I should be calling you a coward because I don't see you doing any of this."  

"Sorry but I actually think about things before I do them." 

"I can not believe that you think that I am that dumb."

"I am actually smart unlike some other people."              

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