Approval Seekers and Conformists at Greater Risk of Peer Pressure

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. Read full article
May 16th, 2014 08:37 am

Drag on: Smoky stories from the sports room

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. Read full article
May 14th, 2014 13:42 pm

A list of movies on peer pressure

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. Read full article
May 08th, 2014 08:45 am

Peer pressure, teenage and adulthood

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. Read full article
May 07th, 2014 11:52 am

Confidence is the key to success, not peer pressure

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. Read full article
May 06th, 2014 09:09 am

Why are more and more teens knocking the doors of plastic surgeons?

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’ Read full article
May 01st, 2014 08:11 am

Peers, Party and Your Teen: Teach your kids how to say no

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. Read full article
April 29th, 2014 09:37 am

Do shows like 16 and Pregnant encourage or discourage teen pregnancy?

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. Read full article
April 29th, 2014 08:35 am

Is Poor Body Image Caused by Peer Pressure?

Could peer pressure push a teen towards body image issues? Peer pressure & body image problems can often go hand in hand. Parents need to stay vigilant... Read full article
April 24th, 2014 10:37 am

Teens and smoking: Making the wrong choice to stay cool in school

Teen smokers is an issue that is plaguing many schools. Recent study has found it to be linked to popularity, with the latter both perpetuating it and, to some extent, relying on it. Read full article
April 24th, 2014 07:44 am