And how to prevent it…
Peer (0) pressure (PRESS) exists across society, affecting people (1)___________ (BENEFIT) and (2)______________ (ADVERSITY). In the case of the latter, certain risk factors have been identified that can make young people prone to (3)______________ (DUE), and often (4)____________ (WELL), influence. When this occurs, there are strategies that can be used to handle the problem.
Peers play an important role in a teenager’s life as adolescence is the time when the desire to fit in and find (5)_____________ (ACCEPT) and (6)______________ (APPROVE) from the group is strongest. The need for approval is not bad in itself. It is part of what motivates adolescents to take extra care with their (7)________________ (APPEAR), for instance.
At times, however, the desire to either impress or gain acceptance by the group becomes (8)___________ (EXCESS) and can result in people choosing to take risks, with (9)___________ (POTENT) serious consequences. Similarly, they might engage in behaviour that is extremely (10)_____________ (HURT), like ridiculing someone with a physical or mental (11)_____________ (ABLE).
When such situations arise, knowing where to draw the line is vitally important. (12)_____________ (OTHER), by giving in and doing something that is contrary to their character or core value system, they could be letting themselves in for distress and regret.
For this reason, they should always stand up for what they think is right. They should speak up in an (13)____________________ (ASSERT), but (14)______________________ (CONFRONT), way to let others know that they have boundaries. There may be some teasing at first but, nevertheless, that is a small price to pay for doing the right thing.
In short, adolescents want to belong, but the need to fit in should not be at any cost. When negative peer pressure rears its ugly head, teens need to assert their own opinions and feelings by making clear what their limits are and (15)____________________ (STAND) their ground. They may even inspire others to follow.
KEY
1. beneficially
2. adversely
3. undue
4. unwelcome
5. acceptance
6. approval
7. appearance
8. excessive
9. potentially
10. hurtful
11. disability
12. Otherwise
13. assertive
14. non-confrontational
15. standing
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