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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.

  • by Robert H Berendt
"I dare you! I double dare you!" Then what? Those words are often followed by actions that are dangerous, illegal, embarrassing or risky in one way or another.
  • by Ken Treybig
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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  • by Janet Treadway
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!
  • by David Treybig
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?
  • by Jerold Aust
Pressure to conform is especially powerful when we are young. How does peer pressure work and how can we master it?
  • by Robert H Berendt
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.
  • by Don Hooser
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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  • by Graemme Marshall
Sex is a beautiful gift from God. But when misused, it can bring tragic consequences.
  • by Cecil Maranville
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.
  • by Graemme Marshall
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.
  • by Jerold Aust
In a world in which most people take the easy way out, is it worthwhile to do things differently?