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Exploring Peer Pressure
Aim This discussion-based activity enables young people to explore the positive and negative power of groups and peer pressure.
You will need Flip chart paper and markers
How to do it
Start by discussing this question: "Are groups just a collection of individuals?" Invite the young people to reflect on the groups they belong to, including friendship groups and families, and pull out the positive feelings and benefits they get from membership. This could include love, security and a sense of belonging.
Move on to ask: "Do you behave the same way in a group as you do on your own?" "Do you behave differently with different groups?"
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