What's the best way to handle someone pressuring you to do something you don't want to do? Learners discuss two photo cartoons illustrating a suggested right and wrong way to respond to peer pressure.

Concepts

social skills, peer pressure, adolescence, friendship, self control, autism

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the greater social and emotional benefits of standing up to peer pressure, such as increased self-confidence, courage, and respect from peers
• Work with your pupils to devise a master list of phrases and actions that can be used to reject peer pressure, or have students create their own photo cartoons

Classroom Considerations

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Pros

• Many students will likely related to the relevant example used
• Photos help to engage and illustrate content

Cons

• None