What is the best way to deal with peer pressure?

Answer 1

Make your own decisions, and don't give in to pressure if someone else thinks you should do something that you do not consider to be the right thing to do. Just remember, if your peers pressure you into doing something wrong, you are the one who will suffer the consequences, not them.

Answer2: No one likes to be made fun of for being different and not giving in to peer pressure. If we allow ourselves to just give in to pressure to fit in, we could drastically affect our own future. When we lack confidence, feeling unsure of ourselves, peer pressure can be very hard to resist, but it can be done. At times, people might be tempted to conform to their peers' standards just to avoid their disapproval, but that would be a mistake. When you cave in to peer pressure, you become like a mindless robot because you allow other people to control you. Why let them have that kind of power?-Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold." (Romans 12:2, The New Testament in Modern English) Think about your identity. Ask yourself, 'What kind of person do I want to be?' Then think about the pressure you are facing and ask, 'What would that kind of person do in this situation?'-Bible principle: 2 Corinthians 13:5. Think beyond the present. If you are in school, in a few years-or even months-the very people you are trying to impress may not even be in your life.

How you feel about yourself has a huge impact on how you deal with peer pressure. If you have self-confidence, you don't care what others think about you-and peer pressure suddenly becomes unimportant."

Use positive pressure, make your close friends those who think like you. When peers/friends try to get you to use drugs, smoke and do stupid things, get new friends. For instance, if a schoolmate dares you to accept a cigarette from him, you could say, "No thanks" and then add, "I thought you were too smart to smoke!" Do you see how the pressure is returned? Rather than your having to explain why you do not smoke, your peer is compelled to think about why he does. What if you must face a situation head-on? Suppose a peer asks in disbelief, "Are you still a virgin?" In reply to the question about being a virgin, you might simply say, "Yes I am," or, "That's really a personal matter."

To handle peer pressure, you first have to be convinced that your beliefs and standards are right. Conviction will help you to be bold, although you may be timid by nature

Takena firm stand and let others know who you are and that you have values and goals in life that are priceless.

Answer 2

The best way to deal with peer pressure is to stay true to yourself and your values. Be confident in your decisions and assertive in saying no if you are uncomfortable. Surround yourself with supportive friends who respect your boundaries and choices. Remember that it's okay to be different and follow your own path.