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what are the type of peer pressure?

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Many: Peer pressure can try to influence behaviors (pressure to have another drink, be more sexually active, vote for a certain person) or may try to influence thinking and values.  It can be direct with peers verbally making statements that encourage thoughts/behaviors & it can be indirect with peers behaving in a way and rejecting when others do not fall into line.  Seek wise counsel to find your way.

Question 2

what is the solution of peer pressure?

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You are responsible: For you no matter what others say and do. . Think about what is right and wrong and decide for yourself what is the right thing to do. Develop inner strength and self-confidence, stand firm, walk away when necessary, resist doing something when you know better. Appropriate worthwhile peers will respect you. The others are not worth your time and likely have ulterior motives. Live strong and well!

Question 3

what effect does peer pressure have on drinking?

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Peerpressure=alcohol: The adolescent substance abuse knowledge base reports 30% teens are offered drugs in middle- high school. 
According to the national household survey on drug use and health from the U.S. Department of health and human services, 74.3% of high school students have tried alcohol. To combat 'peer-pressure' parents should 'talk to their teenagers', know their friends and stay involved.

Question 4

how does peer pressure affect a teen's sexual development?

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Sex and teens: Peer pressure can disrupt a teens normal sexual development if a teen is pressured and gives in to sexual activity before he or she feels comfortable and ready.  Sexuality is an important aspect of development and impacts a person's identity, self-worth, self-image, and emotional stability among other areas.  It is important to respect your own sexual boundaries as well as others.

Question 5

how can peer pressure have a positive affect on the health decisions of a teenager?

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Positive peers: If a teen's friends are choosing to make decisions that are healthy, then that teen has a higher chance of making his/her own healthy decisions.

Question 6

are there any particular psychological or health related problems caused by peer pressure?

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Many: Peer pressure, like any other psychological stress, can make a person uncomfortable, irritable, or distracted.  Health problems can result if this pressure leads the person to act in unhealthy or risky ways.  Common problems include smoking, irresponsible sex, unsafe driving, drug use, etc.  Although resisting peer pressure can be hard, it's often the smartest & healthiest choice.

Question 7

what are the solutions for peer pressure?

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You are bit older to: be asking. I would talk to someone who you trust. Give yourself some time alone to make important decisions or those you trust who have had a history of making decisions in a sound manner. Give more space to those pressuring you and let them know you dont enjoy being told what to do /what is cool and how much you dont measure up. Part of growing up is knowing who you are and being ok with it.

Question 8

can peer pressure ever be good for my child?

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Depends on type: Certainly peer pressure to drink alcohol, do drugs, have sex, etc. Has very negative implications for the one being pressured or bullied. However, in other environments peer pressure can help kids stay away from these things and do better in school.

Question 9

how would peer pressure change a person's personality and behaviour?

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Multiple factors:: Stress, tension, anxiety, bullying, depession, drugs: need I say more: choose your friends wisely and ALWAYS COMMUNICATE

Question 10

i am doing a research paper for school, could you give anymore information on how peer pressure can affect a teen's personality?

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Peer Pressure: If you go to the American Psychological Association website you will find good research and information about peer pressure and lots of other things.  Here's a link 
http://www.apa.org/search.aspx?query=peer%20pressure

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