Peer Pressure

By Husam

What is it?

Influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their:

Might be verbal or mental intimidation for force an individual to comply with a code of conduct determined by group

BehaviorAttitude Habits

AppearanceValues Diet

What’s the purpose? Why comply?

To conform to group normsTo be acceptedTo “fit in”To be popular, liked, followedFear to be made fun of

“Everyone is doing it!”

Who is affected by it?

Babies?ToddlersKidsTeenagersAdults

No one is immune to peer pressure!

Examples of peer pressure

Tight & Revealing clothingSatanic appearanceFilthy languageRap musicSmokingTattoosDrugsSex

Is it always negative?

Hard working classHijab of Muslim girls in Turkey

Are you affected by it?

Examine your behaviorLook at yourself in the mirrorAsk a trusted neutral personDoing something againstyour nature to please others?

Why do we get affected?

Created to love to belong to groupsTribes, clans, societies, parties, organizations, gangs

Like to fit-in with othersMight result in:

Feel negative aboutothers outside ourgroupTry to either bring them inOr Abuse them!

Who does it affect most?

TeensWhy?They love to experimentMore Emotional than rationalChange fastRebellion?

How to deal with it?

Is it a good pressure?Choose your friends wiselyYour group is your mirrorDevelop Self-EsteemBe an independent thinkerDo become manipulatedPractice to say “NO” to yourfriends (not parents!!!)

Can you swim against current?

One person can’t win a groupDon’t be fooled by Shaytan

I’ll just watchI’m strongI’m making Dawah!