"As a parent, you can help your child overcome such negative peer pressure. Step one is to help build your teen's self-confidence and positive self-image. Your goal is to lessen criticism while looking for positive accomplishments and chances to praise jobs well done."Take a genuine interest in your teen's life. Do more than just ask what he's interested in - ask why. Strong family relationships will help teenagers resist negative peer pressure, so create a schedule that allows family members to spend time together eating dinner, playing games, and really getting to know each other. Source: American Counseling Association
Labels: influences, peer_pressure, self-esteem
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