List at least three of the most common reasons people succumb to peer pressure. Then list at least three steps you can take to protect yourself from peer pressure

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A version of any three of the following reasons:
• Desire to be liked and popular
• Desire to be "in" or sophisticated
• Fear of rejection or ridicule
• Fear of hurting a friend's feelings
• Uncertainty about what you really want
• Unawareness of how to get out of a bad situation
Any three of the following steps:
• Take a reality check.
• Remind yourself of the risks.
• Just say no.
• Walk away.

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