peer pressure.

1. List some benefits of increasing the number and quality of friendships during adolescent teen years. Having lots of good friends helps you feel more connected while going through a lot of changes that sometimes leave teens feeling insecure. Having many friends also means that you will have more opportunity to learn more about other people and see how you work with other personalities. Having friendships of the opposite gender are also good because you can practice social skills.
2. What fears do parents face as their teens become more independent and more focused on their relationships with friends as opposed to them (their parents)? They sometimes fear that the teens might pull away from the family and rebel against family values. They also fear that negative peer pressure might cause them to become involved in risky activities.
3. List examples of positive peer pressure. Encouragement to do better in school, make safe decisions, find friends with high standards, and excel in activities that allow them to express their talents.
4. List examples of negative peer pressure. Pressure to make decisions that give the appearance of being "cool", are out of character, or against their standards.
5. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? "While it seems that teens are influenced by their peers, parents continue to be the most influential factor in their lives." I agree with that. If my friends were to decide that they didn't like me anymore I would be crushed, but I would know that my parents are always there for me to turn to. On the other hand, if my parents rejected me I could turn to my friends, but they wouldn't offer the same kind of comfort that parents can. Parents really are irreplaceable. 
6. List and describe 4 strategies to cope with peer pressure. Learn when it is appropriate to say yes and when it is okay to say no. Learn how to say know. Build many relationships with a variety of people. Keep strong relationships with parents, siblings, or other family members. 

Link: http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/live/g1751/build/g1751.pdf