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Peer Relationships. How have your peer relationships changed from elementary school through high school? Why or why did they not change?. Types of Peer Relationships. Friendship Significant relationship between two people Platonic friendship
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Peer Relationships How have your peer relationships changed from elementary school through high school? Why or why did they not change?
Types of Peer Relationships • Friendship Significant relationship between two people • Platonic friendship Friendship with a member of the opposite gender—not considered a couple • Casual Friendship Share something in common • Close Friends Strong emotional ties and feel comfortable sharing feelings, thoughts, and experiences
Building Relationships • Be Loyal • Encourage each other • Respect each other Is this friendship??
Peer Pressure Influence that people your age may have on you
Peer Pressure NEGATIVE Community help Volunteering Sports Physical Activity Not to participate in risky behaviors Bullying Cheating on Exam Stealing Manipulate Lying Participate in risky behaviors POSITIVE
Resist Negative Peer Pressure • Be Assertive! • Shake head no • Stop signal • Walk away • Stand up for what you believe and rights you have • Be firm but positive • Suggest alternatives