Pressure from friends
I can describe how to deal with peer pressure.
Pressure from friends
I can describe how to deal with peer pressure.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sometimes we need to say no to friends.
- Friends should respect our boundaries.
- Relationships can be unhealthy when some people have more power than others.
- Unhealthy friendships have warning signs called red flags.
- Friends should always use kind touch.
Keywords
Peer pressure - when someone tries to persuade or force someone else to do something
Respect - treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree
Boundary - an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
Red flag - a sign that a relationship is unhealthy
Common misconception
We have to do what friends tell us to do.
It is important that we make decisions about our actions and keep firm boundaries. Friends should respect these boundaries.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
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Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
expectations to follow that can keep us safe
the people we live with and may be related to
when someone is finding it hard to overcome a challenge
something hidden for a short time to make it more fun
to do amazing things.
with respect.
we should tell an adult we trust.
being touched, even if we said yes to begin with.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
treating others kindly, valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
a sign that a relationship is unhealthy
good touch
bad touch
bad touch
good touch