Peer+Pressure


 * ==**I**f someone is asking you to do something that is good and won't lead to trouble for someone, they will **not** say things like.....==

"Everyone does it" "No one will know" "You're chicken" "Who's going to find out?" "Don't be a wuss" "Go on I dare you" || || =SOME SIGNS OF PEER PRESSURE=


 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpink.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Your legs feel shaky. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpink.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Your mouth feels dry. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpink.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Your tummy feels full of 'butterflies' or your feel sick. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpink.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Your heart beats faster. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpink.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Your head feels hot - or cold. ||

= what to do= You need to take charge here.
 * Stop and think.** Ask yourself some questions.
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpurp.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Could this be trouble? Will it break the law? Will it break the school or home rules? ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpurp.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Will people in authority be angry with me or disappointed? ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpurp.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Will someone be hurt - their body or their feelings? ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpurp.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Will I be safe? ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpurp.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || Do I feel good about this? ||
 * [[image:http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/library/2sqpurp.gif width="10" height="10" caption="*"]] || **Assess the situation - think about what is happening.** ||