There are times in your child’s life where peer pressure can get the better of them. If their friends are doing it, then why can’t I? They might be wondering what the implications could be of succumbing to peer pressure and its consequences.
To help your child overcome pressure in schools, here’s a guide to some methods and advice from this Private School in Somerset.
Teaching your child to say no
One thing that children often need to learn early on is how to decline offers and when it’s okay to say no to their friends (and even family members). Speak to them about situations where you’ve had to say no and explain why you did it. And tell them ways to handle uncomfortable situations with friends – show them that you can provide alternatives that are safer and still fun.
Get to know who your child is friends with
The easiest way to do this is by encouraging your child to invite your friends over for dinner some time. Make a nice meal and show that you’re interested in your child’s life and friends; it also gives you the opportunity to learn about who your child hangs around with at school and if there are any worries to be aware of.
Extra-curricular activities
Encourage your child to get involved in other activities with different friendship circles around the school. This gives them the chance to make new friends in different settings – therefore giving them the chance to be a part of a number of circles. That means they’re not reliant on one group of friends that can give your child a lot of stress to handle.
Over time your child will learn about resilience, peer pressure and the anxiety around “fitting in” around their friends, but there are clear ways to manage uncomfortable situations that can pay off in the long run.
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So difficult in this day and age – vital for confidence and wellbeing