What does 'peer pressure' mean? Explain in your own words., Peer pressure means that your friends or classmates push you to do something – even if you don't really want to do it., Give ONE example of peer pressure at school., A friend says, "Come on, copy my homework – everyone does it!" and you feel like you have to say yes., Is peer pressure always bad? Why or why not?, No, not always. A friend who says "You should study more – you can do it!" is a positive example. Peer pressure is bad when it pushes you to do something wrong or dangerous., How do you feel when someone pressures you to do something you don't want to do?, You might feel nervous, scared, confused or angry. It is normal to feel uncomfortable when someone pushes you to do something against your wishes., Why is it sometimes hard to say NO to friends?, Because you want to belong and be liked. You are afraid that your friends will think you are boring or leave you out if you say no., Write TWO sentences you can say to a friend when you want to say NO., 1. "No, thank you. That's not for me." 2. "I don't want to do that – please respect my decision.", Who can you talk to when someone pressures you? Write at least TWO people., You can talk to a parent or guardian, a teacher, a school counsellor, or a trusted friend., Why is it important to stay true to yourself, even if friends disagree?, Because if you always say yes, you might do things that hurt you or others. Real friends respect your decisions. It is important to feel good about yourself., Do you think it is brave to say NO? Why?, Yes, it is brave. It is hard to say no when everyone else says yes. But standing up for yourself shows strength and self-respect., Imagine your best friend is being bullied into doing something wrong. What do you do?, Step 1: Talk to your friend privately and listen to them. Step 2: Encourage them to say no together. Step 3: Tell a trusted adult like a teacher or parent if needed., What did you learn from this topic? Write 2–3 sentences about what is important to you., I learned that peer pressure is very common and that it is okay to say no. It is important to stay true to your own values. Real friends accept you the way you are.

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