Peer pressure is a natural part of growing up. As children and adolescents place greater importance on friendships and belonging, the influence of peers can shape their choices, behaviour and sense of identity. While this influence can be positive, it can also create pressure to conform or take risks, particularly during adolescence.
In today’s digitally connected world, peer pressure extends beyond face-to-face interactions. Social media and online communication expose young people to constant comparison and unspoken expectations about how they should look, act and perform. Understanding how peer pressure works, both on and offline, helps families support young people to build confidence, make healthy decisions and stay connected to their own values.
This special report will help parents, carers and educators to better support young people as they develop confidence, resilience and decision-making skills.
Understanding anxiety and depression
Missed the SchoolTV webinar, Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience? The recording is available until Monday 4 May here or on the Webinar Series tile on our SchoolTV homepage.
We look forward to delivering Part 2 of the webinar series in Term 2, with further details to be shared in early Term 2.
