Understand How Your Teen Experiences Peer Pressure

Are you trying to understand why your teenager has a hard time saying an emphatic no. It’s simple, right? Tiny word. One syllable. The things we’re asking them to turn down—drugs, alcohol, cutting classes—are things that fall neatly into the “not good for you” category. But adolescence is a time when attempting to fit in, pleasing others, and avoiding isolation creates a perfect storm for peer pressure to loom large. Plus, peer pressure is subtle. They may not realize they’re giving in until … they’re giving in. Now that you know why, you can navigate how to help.

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