If you have children approaching their teenage years, you’ve probably thought at least a few times about the kind of peer pressure they might experience. What if a friend or classmate persuades them ...

Peer pressure is often painted as a teenage problem, but the truth is it follows us through different stages of life. From deciding which stream to choose till where to take admission after school, to ...

In today’s world, peer pressure and the influence of social media have become increasingly difficult for children — particularly young girls — to navigate. As a parent, educator or mentor you’ve ...

BURLINGTON — Parents have been pressuring me to give them some tips to help their children deal with peer pressure. Let me see if I can decompress some of their concerns and provide some information ...

Peer pressure to use alcohol and drugs can contribute to substance use disorders, potentially leading to addiction. Peer pressure can be both positive and negative, as in some cases, people may put ...

Peer pressure insidiously shapes the lives of young people but it is not always the dramatic, negative influence that we imagine from cautionary tales. Sometimes, peer pressure is simply passing on a ...

When I was a child, one of the things that upset me the most was watching friends be mean to other kids—whether it was a classmate they didn’t like or someone who was just going about their day being ...

Today's teens face amplified peer pressure, amplified by social media's constant demands. Parents are urged to foster confidence and critical thinking through open dialogues about real-life scenarios.