Peer pressure
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Concerns may include: feeling pressure to participate in an event, activity, or act that makes you uncomfortable, curious about ways to say no, feeling like you don't have an "out" if you really don't want to do something.
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Article: BetterHelp: Peer Pressure
This article from BetterHelp discusses types of peer pressure, examples, and how to respond.
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Article: BetterUp: How to Navigate the Effects of Peer Pressure at Work
This article describes work peer pressure and tips for dealing with it.
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Video: Crucial Learning One Simple Skill to Overcome Peer Pressure
In this video, the Behavioral Science Guys, a.k.a. the New York Times bestselling authors David Maxfield and Joseph Grenny, use behavioral science to explain why smart people do dumb things when they’re simply “following the crowd.”
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Article: Center for Parent & Teen Communication: Dealing with Peer Pressure
This article is geared towards parents or teens dealing with peer pressure.
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Website: GoodTherapy: Peer Pressure
This website features information and resources for dealing with peer pressure, as well as how to connect with a therapist who can help.
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Video: Sam K Tweens and Teens How to Handle Peer Pressure
This video discusses teen peer pressure and its signs, as well as providing some ways that parents can talk to their children about how to handle peer pressure.
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Pittsford Youth Services
At our core, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and empowered. While growing up can be joyful and exciting, it can also come with real obstacles - academic pressure, peer relationships, family changes, anxiety, depression, grief, and more.
