Peer pressure （同伴压力） can come to you in many shapes and sizes．We feel it from our peers to do certain things，dress certain ways，use certain words，eat certain foods，and on and on．No matter how old you are，there will always be peer pressure，but it can be a problem in high school．Though peer pressure can sometimes result in positive （积极的） results，usually it is used to describe a negative （消极的） influence．

Give in to Peer Pressure

Although everyone will probably give in to peer pressure at some time in their lives．Unluckily，there are people who are more likely to give in to negative peer pressure．They are the ones who show：

•Little or no self-confidence

•Loneliness

Common Activities Connected with Peer Pressure

The activities that your peers may pressure you to do are：

•Putting off school work to have fun

•Allowing others to cheat by copying your homework or exams

•Drinking and smoking

•Teasing （嘲弄） or bullying （欺侮） others

Defeating Peer Pressure

It takes courage!You need to develop the self-confidence，self-acceptance and self-love that will allow you to stay comfortable with your dreams and interests．The following suggestions can be helpful：

•Join groups whose members believe in the same things as you．

•Develop friendships with people who do not pressure you．

•Think about where you stand on issues so that you can give your own opinion．

•Discuss your opinions and future plans with your parents in order to get support．

Unfortunately，dealing with peer pressure seems to be part of being a teenager．Know yourself，love yourself and be yourself，and don't let anyone tell you differently!

65．Does peer pressure have negative influence？___

66．What kind of teenagers is most likely to give in to peer pressure？___

67．Will the negative pressure lead you to study harder or drink and smoke？___

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