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Subject:[EDEQUITY Girls Dialogue]Answering the question of peer pressure
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In response to Sundra's questions,
- My friends and I deal with peer pressure, by relying on each other for
support. Also, when I feel pressured to do something I don't want to do, I
firmly keep my ground, and give solid reasons why I chose not to
participate
in whatever is going on.
-When I feel pressured to do things, I think to myself; what is being asked
of me; Does it test my morals; is this something I would do without other's
influence; and will this get me into an unsafe situation for me or others.
I
will them make a choice of whether or not this is something I should be
doing.
-I try to help my friends out as much as I can, and I try to support them
in
their decisions to or not to do certain things. I also try to look out for
my
friends (and everyone) so they do not get into an unsafe situation, like
anorexia. Sometimes I feel pressure from my friends, but I keep my ground,
and
they respect my decision.
Emma
Member of the Girls Editorial Board
New Moon Magazine
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