Tip Of The Month
Signs of Negative Peer Pressure and How to Help
December 2008
Signs of Negative Peer Pressure:
*Disregarding family rules
*Misleading about friends or whereabouts
*Signs of Drug/Alcohol use
*Stealing
*Demanding material items because friends have them
Make an Impact:
*Encourage positive role models, and engage in positive activities with your child
*Ask your child who, what, where, when, and for how long
*Talk to your children about peer pressure
*Encourage individuality and independence
