Work in pairs. Discuss the question.
Have your friends ever made you do something you do not like? If yes, give an example.
Read the article. Match the highlighted words and phrases with their meanings.
Teen's life
I don't want to be the odd one out!
"My parents don’t want me to hang out with my friends from school. They think those friends have a bad influence onme. They aren’t happy that instead of going home after school, we go to games centres to play video games. But I think it’s fun, and! don’t want to lose my friends," Thanh, 17.
“One day I coloured my hair and painted my finger nails. My parents got so angry with me. I know that this is not allowed at school, but all the girls in my group of friends did the same. I don’t want to be the odd one out!" Van, 16.
[ A ] The emails we have received from teenagers this week point to the effects of peer pressure, which is when you do things because you want to be accepted or valued by your friends. If teens fail to do what their group of friends want them to do, they may not be accepted or may even be bullied.
[ B ] In many cases, peer pressure can lead to depression, low self-confidence, distance from family and poor school performance. It can also lead to bigger social issues. It was reported that 70% of teenage smokers surveyed in the US said that they started smoking because they had friends who were smoking.
[ C ] It is not always easy to stand up to peer pressure, but sooner or later you need to decide what is best for you. Choose the right friends, learn to say no when you don’t feel comfortable and don’t hesitate to talk to an adult when the situation looks dangerous. And remember it’s sometimes OK to be "the odd one out".
1. hang out | a. a belief in your own ability to do things well |
2. pressure | b. the state of feeling very sad and without hope for the future |
3. depression | c. the act of trying to force someone to do something by arguing, persuading, etc |
4. self-confidence | d. to spend a lot of time in a place |
Read the article again. Which paragraph contains the following information? Write A, B, or C.
1. The definition of ‘peer pressure’
2. How peer pressure Can cause social issues
3. Dealing with peer pressure
4. The possible problems facing teens if they do not follow their peers
Read the article again and choose the correct answers A, B, or C.
1. What is the similarity between Thanh and Van?
A. They both changed thelr appearance.
B. They both want to be different from their friends.
C. Their parents do not approve of their behaviour.
2. Which is NOT mentioned in the article as a consequence of peer pressure?
A. Encouraging someone to fight.
B. Lack of a close relationship with family members.
C. Lack of confidence about what you can do.
3. What was reported about the effects of peer pressure on teenagers in the US?
A. Fifty-five per cent of them started to smoke because of peer influence.
B. Seventy per cent of them were drinking alcohol! with their friends.
C. More than two-thirds of teen smokers started the habit under the influence of their friends.
4. According to the article, what is one way of dealing with peer pressure?
A. Going to see the right doctor.
B. Not always saying yes to your friends.
C. Choosing friends who say no when they feel uncomfortable.
Work in pairs. Discuss the following question.
Have you, or has someone you know, experienced any of the problems mentioned in this article?
Khoa is a 16-year-old high school student who loves spending time with his group of friends after school. They usually go to the mall, play sports or video games, or just hang out at each other's houses. However, Khoa's parents are becoming increasingly concerned about his friends' behavior and influence on him. They've noticed that Khoa is staying out later than usual, neglecting his school work, and acting more rebellious and disrespectful at home.
Khoa's parents have tried to talk to him about their concerns and suggest that he spend less time with his friends or choose better friends, but Khoa resists their efforts. He argues that his friends are cool and fun to be with, and that his parents are just being overprotective and boring.
The situation becomes more tense when Khoa's parents find out that some of his friends have been caught smoking and shoplifting. They forbid Khoa from hanging out with them and threaten to punish him if he disobeys. Khoa feels torn between his loyalty to his friends and his respect for his parents' authority.
In this scenario, Khoa and his parents are facing a common problem of conflicting values and priorities. Khoa wants to belong to his peer group and have fun, while his parents want to protect him from negative influences and ensure his future success. It's not easy for either side to compromise or understand each other's perspective, but communication and empathy can help bridge the gap.
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Here are some things that people may not like when friends do to them:
- Betrayal: When a friend breaks your trust by sharing your secrets or going behind your back, it can be very hurtful and damaging to the friendship.
- Manipulation: When a friend uses guilt, intimidation or other tactics to get you to do something you don't want to do, it can feel like they are taking advantage of you.
- Ignoring: When a friend consistently cancels plans or doesn't make time for you, it can make you feel undervalued and unimportant.
- Insulting: When a friend makes fun of you or insults you, even as a joke, it can be hurtful and erode your self-esteem.
- Disrespecting boundaries: When a friend doesn't respect your personal boundaries or feelings, it can make you feel uncomfortable and frustrated.
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