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“Peer pressure occurs when an individual experiences implied or expressed persuasion to adopt similar values, beliefs, and goals, or to participate in the same activities as those in the peer group.”

Peer pressure effects all ages. No one is immune.

Peer pressure resistance declines as children get older. Peaks before  adulthood

People are pressured by their peers  and the groups people are in

If peers slack then the person will be pressured to slack to fit in with the group.

If peers performs well then the person will be pressured to perform well

“Peer pressure is associated in adolescents of all ethnic and racial backgrounds with at-risk behaviors such as cigarette smoking, truancy, drug use, sexual activity, fighting, shoplifting, and daredevil stunts.”

peer pressure also influences expected gender roles

Physical appearance is important to young people so they try to look good. If group looks good the people in the group will be pressured to look good.

"Peer pressure." World of Health. Gale, 2007. Gale Student Resources In Context. Web. 28 Sept. 2010.

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                                                                   Peer pressure notes

Peer pressure can effect teens in a positive or negative way.

Youth Courts are an issue of using peer pressure to judge teens.

Youth courts are when juvenile offenders commit a crime but it isn’t a serious crime.

The point of teen courts is to use peer pressure in a positive way to try to reduce juvenile crime.

There are some who think that if the jury are teens, then the offenders will be more intimidated by teens their age and will think twice about commiting another crime

Others say that the offenders will not take the court seriously if the jury is teens.

Some think that peer pressure can be used in a positive way.

Peer pressure has been stereotyped and most people think it is not good for teens.

“Teens who succumb to that pressure, for example, are often portrayed in the media as more likely to experiment with illegal drugs, consume alcohol, break the law or engage in other risky behavior”

Peer pressure can be used in a way to help people

English Research Questions

How does peer pressure effect teens?

Is it good or bad?

What can peer pressure include?

Research

Book: Anything but Ordinary

Topic: Peer Pressure

Search Terms:

1.      Peer pressure in young people

2.      Risk behavior

3.      Peer pressure management

4.      Peer pressure at school

5.      Peer pressure not in school

6.      Effects of peer pressure

7.      Handling peer pressure

Peer Pressure

          I am researching peer pressure in teens. It relates to the book I read over the summer because Winifred changed her personality to impress her friends. She did some things that she wouldn't do otherwise like treating Bernie like he did't exist. Peer pressure is common in many teens in school, at home, and in sports. Some effects can be positive or negative depending on what the person is pressured to do. An example of a good thing comming from peer pressure is kids taking better care of themselves. A possible negative example is cheating on a test.  It is related to my life because with starting highschool there is going to be some peer presure so i have to larn how to deal with it.  

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 "Peer Pressure." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health. Web. 17 Sept. 2010. <http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/friends/peer_pressure.html>.

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I am Andrew Jefferson, and I attend John Carroll High School. Last year I attended St. Margaret Middle School. I like to hang out with my friends . I play football for the John Carroll team. My goal this year for school is to keep up with school and to stay organized. I have two parents and a sister named Emily. I have a pet dog named Holly. This is my first year playing football, and I am enjoying it a lot. I play half back on offense and cornerback on defense. I hope this school year will be an enjoyable one.

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Dear Bernie,


My name is Andrew, and I read about your troubles and trying to get Winifred back in Anything but Ordinary by Valerie Hobbs. I live in  Maryland. There were a lot of things I did over the summer. For example, I went on vacation to Ocean City, Maryland. I also went to football practice over the summer, too. That was a very tiring two weeks. To the right is a picture of my helmet.

The book that you were in was okay. It wasn’t a chore to read, but sometimes it was boring because nothing really happened in a lot of chapters, and it seemed repetitive. I liked the storyline though because it was a good story. I didn’t think you handled it well when your mom died. You had to take care of your dad but you focused too much on that, and you let your schoolwork slip and that’s what started your whole problem with Winifred.

I thought the author’s writing style was different than most books because there were a lot of events in the beginning and not many in the middle. The middle of the book made it seem like the story wasn’t going anywhere. There weren’t many events until almost the very end of the book. The story was odd because you couldn’t tell the story was wrapping up until the last fifteen pages and then the ending wasn’t really any good. The book ended by you and Winifred agreeing to try dating again after college.

It was a major turning point when you realized Winifred was out of your life when she went to college without you. You realized that you blew your chance when she went to college because you might not see her again that made you want to go after her. You went to the length of saving up you money, so you could drive across the country to visit her in college.

The issue in this story is to not give up and slack off because it could change your future. Seniors in high school really need to learn this because they tend to slack off in the last part of the year. If they do they could lose scholarships or the chance to go to the college of their choice which could ultimately change the job they get or change their future. I can raise awareness of this issue by telling people to read this book. I could also just tell people what happens in this book. This book will make me more aware of what carelessness can do to you.

I want to give you my advice on Winifred. She is a nice, smart girl, and she seems perfect for you so try to not mess up your relationship with her because you know how hard it was to get her back. I want to wish you the best of luck with her, and I hope to hear back from you.

Sincerely,



Andrew