Peer Pressure & Saying No (Refusal Skills)
Peer pressure is the influence from members of one's peer group to change attitudes, values, or behaviors.
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Hello. Sometimes you might feel a funny, wiggly feeling when a friend asks you to do something you know you shouldn't. That feeling is a part of what people call peer pressure. I am the brave and strong voice inside you that helps you say 'no' and make choices that feel right for you.
I am there to help you in moments like when a friend wants you to take a toy that isn't yours. At first, you might feel worried about what your friend will think if you say no. But then, I help you find your strength. I help you stand tall, look your friend in the eye, and say, 'I don't think that's a good idea.' It feels good to be true to yourself and make a choice you can be proud of.
I am still with you every day, helping you grow stronger in your choices. Listening to me helps you become a person who is kind, honest, and brave. I am the part of you that keeps learning to do the right thing, even when it feels a little bit hard.
My Strong Voice
Hello. Sometimes you might feel a funny, wiggly feeling when a friend asks you to do something you know you shouldn't. That feeling is a part of what people call peer pressure. I am the brave and strong voice inside you that helps you say 'no' and make choices that feel right for you.
I am there to help you in moments like when a friend wants you to take a toy that isn't yours. At first, you might feel worried about what your friend will think if you say no. But then, I help you find your strength. I help you stand tall, look your friend in the eye, and say, 'I don't think that's a good idea.' It feels good to be true to yourself and make a choice you can be proud of.
I am still with you every day, helping you grow stronger in your choices. Listening to me helps you become a person who is kind, honest, and brave. I am the part of you that keeps learning to do the right thing, even when it feels a little bit hard.
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Peer pressure is the influence from members of one's peer group to change attitudes, values, or behaviors. Refusal skills are the set of skills needed to resist this pressure and say no to something you don't want to do.
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