Parents often try to replace the strong will of their teens with obedience, oblivious to its importance and contribution to their resistance against peer pressure.
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May 23rd, 2014 08:36 am
Being over-conscious about others’ opinions, some teens try too hard to seek approvals of others. This increases their vulnerability to peer pressure. Parents, can help teens overcome this obsession.
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May 16th, 2014 08:37 am
Smoking is becoming the most common habit among school going teens in the US. Athletes on sports teams are consuming cigarettes and pressuring junior athletes to engage in similar behavior.
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May 14th, 2014 13:42 pm
Protecting teens from peer pressure can prove to be quite a challenge for parents. Various movies can help them understand what makes their kids vulnerable and what they must do to help them.
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May 08th, 2014 08:45 am
Researchers have found out that peer pressure can result in low self esteem among teens, which can hamper their chances to build strong relationships in adulthood.
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May 07th, 2014 11:52 am
New studies have killed the old concept of pairing average students with brighter ones to become academically successful. In fact, average pupils can lose confidence when paired with bright students.
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May 06th, 2014 09:09 am
Friendships across ethnic and racial groups have various psychological and social benefits for kids. Parents and educators need to promote bonding among kids of different backgrounds.
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May 05th, 2014 08:45 am
Teens are deliberately going under the knife to make changes in their appearance. One of the reasons for this is peer pressure that labels and validates physical features ‘acceptable or unacceptable’
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May 01st, 2014 08:11 am
Telling your teen to avoid ‘bad’ behavior when they are at parties is not enough. Parents should teach their teens ways to respond in situations where they face peer pressure.
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April 29th, 2014 09:37 am
Some studies indicate that shows like 16 and Pregnant which feature teen pregnancy encourage teens to give up their dreams and get pregnant. Others report differently.
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April 29th, 2014 08:35 am
