What is peer pressure, and how do you deal with it?

How to Deal With Peer Pressure. Four Methods: Responding to Peer Pressure In the Moment Anticipating Peer Pressure Handling the Effects of Peer Pressure Getting Support from Others Community Q&A. If you feel pressured by people to do things you're uncomfortable doing, there are lots of ways to respond. read more

If you continue to face peer pressure and you're finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don't feel guilty if you've made a mistake or two. Talking to a parent, teacher, or school counselor can help you feel much better and prepare you for the next time you face peer pressure. Powerful, Positive Peer Pressure. Peer pressure is not always a bad thing. read more

Visualize Peer Pressure Role-playing and visualization can help kids imagine what they would do to get out of the pressure zone."Often, kids find themselves in the moment, doing things they never thought they would do," says Wallace. read more

Right now, though, given that you’re in the same body of the same age of the same person who wrote this question, next time you feel peer pressured to do something, remember that pressure is relieved by poking holes in the swelling. read more