Peer Pressure

Hello. My name is Peer Pressure. I am a wiggly feeling you can get in your tummy. I show up when your friends are all doing something, and you feel like you should do it too. Maybe everyone wants to play a game that seems too rough. Or maybe all your friends want to wear their hats inside when the rule is to take them off. I am the feeling that makes you think, 'Should I do it too?'.

Sometimes I can make you feel a little confused. But you have a special voice inside your heart. That voice knows what is right for you. It is okay to listen to your voice and say, 'No, thank you'. You can also say, 'I want to play something else'. Your real friends will love that you are you. I am a feeling that helps you practice being the boss of your choices. Making good choices feels strong and happy. I am always here to help you learn about being the boss of you.