Parents of Schoolgoers  Discussion Forum

I think it is impossible to avoid peer pressure. it is part of growing up. are there any ways by which kids can overcome peer pressure? Is it possible to resist peer pressure? Sonal replied. Hi one of the best ways to put a control over the peer pressure is to keep a distance between the friends and your son. This is the only way to stop peer pressure within a period of time aashu replied. Hey shomita, even i have gone through a lot of peer pressure it cannot be avoided easily. varsha tyagi replied. Peer pressure many feel is overrated. However, as ay parent and thye will tell you that it is indeed a reality and something that all of us need to deal with at some point in time or other. This is especially true for adoloscents. If you are friendly with your child and he or she freely discusses things with you, you could help them when they feel pressured to do things to conform to whatever is deemed hep. Pooja Shetty replied. To help overcome these problems of peer pressure, wise Parents can will make advance preparation see the danger well in advance and giving practical mock sessions with your child. Team work will help the child to be in good position to resist peer pressure. Nancy replied. There is a proverb which warns us “Foolishness is tied up with the heart of a boy,” Parents need to help their children apply intelligence in regards friendship in school. Parents need to keep track of their child day to day life in school. Follow up with school management to help regards to resisting with peer pressure and providing a safe surroundings. Mira replied. Communication is a very important way to help your children. Good communication includes asking questions and patiently listening to their answers. While helping your child to resist peer pressure you need to take in consideration some points.
Be A Good Listener
Ask Good questions
Reach the Heart
Respect your teenager’s privacy.
Mohan replied. You need to help your child choose good friends which can play role wise adviser. Positive pressure can stand against negative peer pressure. Have open communication regards to benefit of good friends, which help them to stick to right goals and standards. Moses replied. Lack of confidence can be dangerous for your kid to resist peer pressure in school/college. On the other hand, such a balanced viewpoint would help with him build confidence, come with a positive outlook to consider, and make wise decisions. Sita replied. If your child is teenager, He is live in the time frame of life where his “Power of Reason” is in developing stage. Give serious thought and use this phase to give guidance how resist peer pressure. Meditation will help your teenager child to construct confidence. Viks replied. If your child struggle to get rid of peer pressure, your child is not the first child to do so. There be more to peer pressure on your child than you think? On occasion social pressure is so powerful on your child, they doesn’t even know how they resist peer pressure. You need to have open communication with child on a regular basis, which help him. Practical suggestion is very important for him. Ramesh M replied. There are four important keys that will help your child to resist peer pressure in school. Handle peer pressure, if you as family help him well in advance.
Foresee
Sense
Make a decision
Take action
Saroj replied. It is normal to want to be acknowledged by others children’s. Peer pressure plays on that desire of your child. Peer pressure at school exerts a powerful influence on families. To resist this negative influence, children need wholesome values. Marina Gomes replied. The conviction will help your child to be bold, although your child may be shy by nature. But even if your child is normally bold, it may be quite difficult for him to stand up for something that he only halfheartedly believes in. To handle peer pressure, you first have to be convinced that your beliefs and standards are right. Sohum replied. I agree r, resisting peer pressure can be bit tricky. Teach your kid the importance of standing up against wrong. Get him involved in positive activities like sports, arts etc so that he remains in a calm frame of mind. Help your kid to avoid problematic situations. Drona replied. Kids get influenced by peer pressure but good parenting can help them resist this pressure. As a parent, you have to keep a track on your kid' s activities, friend circle and his issues. Be firm in your decisions and also allow your kids to take their decisions sometimes.