Exercise 5

Peer Pressure
While peer pressure has affected teens for generations, social media brings it to a whole new level. Sexting, ___(1)___, is a major cause for concern; ___(2)___ teens do not understand the lifelong consequences that sharing ___(3)___ photos can have on their lives.
But sharing inappropriate photos is not the only thing kids are being pressured into doing. Teens face pressure to have sex, use drugs or alcohol, and even bully others.To keep your kids from falling victim to peer pressure, give them skills to make healthychoices , and to resist peer pressure.
Also, talk to teens about what to do if they make a ___(4)___. Sometimes, kids may be afraid to seek help when they make poor ___(5)___. It's important that your teen feels safe coming to you when they have a problem. Demonstrate that you can listen without judging or overreacting and instead find healthy ways for them to make amends and ___(6)___.