Peer Pressure

by Savage, Lorraine

• ISBN13: 9780737739879
• ISBN10: 0737739878
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-06-15
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Smoking, drunk driving, and violence are just a few of these challenging issues. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Each volume presents eight to twelve readings from a variety of perspectives that allow students to better understand and navigate the highlighted topic. Color photos, charts, graphs, tables and editorial cartoons reinforce information as well as present important statistical data. Each volume also includes factual analysis taken from a variety of government and research facilities, to tell students more of what they want to know about the issue. Relevant Web sites, a bibliography and thorough subject index round out each volume. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Peer Pressure: An Overview	p. 11
Risky Teen Behavior May Be Linked to Brain Development	p. 20
Sturdier Brain Networks May Help Children Resist Peer Pressure	p. 24
Peer Pressure Can Impact Eating and Exercise Habits	p. 28
Popular Teens Are Susceptible to Peer Pressure	p. 33
Organized Activities Can Deter Negative Peer Behavior	p. 37
Parents Can Help Teens Resist Peer Pressure	p. 44
Peer Pressure Can Be Used Positively to Change Behavior	p. 48
Individuality Helps Girls Resist Peer Pressure	p. 58
Peer Pressure to Use Drugs and Alcohol Can Be Combated: Do It Now Foundation	p. 63
A Teacher Teaches Students About Peer Pressure	p. 70
A Girl Remembers a Boy Who Resisted Peer Pressure	p. 76
Appendix
What You Should Know About Peer Pressure	p. 81
What You Should Do About Peer Pressure	p. 83
Organizations to Contact	p. 85
Bibliography	p. 89
Index	p. 92
Picture Credits	p. 96
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