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The transition from childhood to adulthood is a difficult time for many people. Among other challenges, peer pressure—the pressure to conform to the standards and behavior of friends and acquaintances—may become especially intensive during the teen years. Tips on Teens (www.tipsonteens.org) is a website that helps parents to guide their children through adolescence. Visit this site to learn about their recommendations for dealing with teen peer pressure. Link to Topics at the top of the page, and the Peers and Peer Pressure. Read the article there, and answer these questions.
  1. What kind of peer pressure did you face as a teen?
  2. According to this article, what are some of the positive benefits of conforming to peer expectations?
  3. According to this article, what kinds of sanctions can a teen face, when he or she chooses not to conform?
  4. What kind of influence can parents have on a teen's decisions about conformity?
  5. Why do you think it is that peer pressure becomes so significant during the teen years?





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