Peer Pressure

"Do not be deceived: 'Evil company corrupts good habits'" (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Who we spend time with, as well as whose opinions we value, will greatly affect who we become and what we do. Peer pressure is a challenge that many face daily, but it can be overcome. Check out our resources below for more information.

Teens and Alcohol
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Teens and Alcohol

Teens are consuming larger amounts of alcohol than in the past, and it is often done illegally. Is this just a harmless way to fit in with the crowd?
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In Brief... World News Review: Hands On Parents Key to Curbing Teen Alcohol Abuse

The average age at which U.S. teens start drinking is 16-down from 18 in the 1960s.
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How to Say No (Without Losing Your Friends)

Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge is in learning to say no without offending others and losing friends.
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Born to Succeed!

When loneliness and depression beat you down, remember, there is Someone to help you up. Don't accept the label "loser," because you were born to succeed!
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To Narc or Not to Narc?

No one likes to be a tattletale or rat on someone unnecessarily. How can a young person know when to divulge information to the proper authorities?
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Child Abuse: What Kids Are Doing to Kids

Children are hurting each other but what can be done? See how God says we should handle ourselves.
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Rise Above Peer Pressure

Pressure to conform is especially powerful when we are young. How does peer pressure work and how can we master it?
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Will You Jump in the Lake Too?

We are strongly influenced by people around us. Often the actions of others draw us simply because it seems everybody is doing it. Few people give serious thought to consequences or to the future.
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"Sometimes You Have to Break the Rules"?

Deep down inside everyone likes to break rules. But is doing so really in our best interest?
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Please Don't Smoke...

Some in the Church see "social smoking" as OK. What's wrong with smoking occasionally if you don't get addicted?
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Just for Youth Rise Above Peer Pressure

Finding true friends and dealing with unwanted pressures are challenges at any age. Where can teenagers turn for help?
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The Gift of Sex

Sex is a beautiful gift from God. But when misused, it can bring tragic consequences.
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What Parents Wish Their Teens Knew

Teens, did you know your parents wish they could say yes to your requests more often than they say no?
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What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew

Parents, did you know your teens often want you to say no?
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The Hug Drug or Sorrow Sold for Sweetness?

Millions of teens and young adults around the world are getting high on ecstasy. Evidence is mounting that this drug has dangerous side effects-much worse than initially thought.
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You Can Say No and Keep Your Friends

Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge is in learning to say no without offending others and losing friends.
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How to Say No (Without Losing Your Friends)

Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge is in learning to say no without offending others and losing friends.
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Parenting and Social Responsibility

The tragedy at Columbine high school took the lives of 15 people. What does this say about the state of modern families?
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Does Character Matter?

In a world in which most people take the easy way out, is it worthwhile to do things differently?
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World News and Trends- Teen ethics: a challenge for parents

Almost half of American teens have stolen, and most admit to cheating and lying, according to a survey of middle—and high-school students. At the same time most also say that "good character" is important.
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