Question 1: What is peer pressure, and how can it affect your personal safety?

Answer: Peer pressure is the influence that friends or peers have on an individual to behave in a certain way. It can affect personal safety by encouraging risky actions or decisions that might harm oneself or others.

Question 2: Describe a situation where someone might feel pressured by friends to do something they are uncomfortable with. How can they respond to stay safe?

Answer: A student might be pressured to try smoking or drinking at a party. To stay safe, they can assertively say no, remove themselves from the situation, or seek support from a trusted adult.

Question 3: List three strategies you could use to resist peer pressure in a social situation.

Answer: 1. Saying 'No, thank you' firmly. 2. Giving a reason, such as 'I don't want to' or 'I'm not interested.' 3. Changing the subject or leaving the situation.

Question 4: Identify two signs that indicate someone might be experiencing peer pressure.

Answer: Signs include appearing anxious or uneasy when with certain friends, and agreeing to things they normally wouldn’t do to fit in.

Question 5: Explain why it is important to trust your own judgment rather than succumbing to peer pressure.

Answer: Trusting your own judgment helps you make safe and responsible choices, prevents you from engaging in harmful activities, and maintains your self-respect.

Question 6: Draw a comic strip with four panels depicting a peer pressure situation and how a person can respond assertively to stay safe. Label each panel with a brief description of what happens.

Answer: A correct sketch would show: 1) Friends encouraging someone to try something risky. 2) The person feeling unsure. 3) The person confidently saying no. 4) Friends accepting the response and the person walking away happily.

Question 7: Reflect on a time when you felt pressured by friends. How did you handle the situation, and what was the outcome?

Answer: Students should describe their personal experience, explaining how they responded (e.g., by saying no or seeking help) and the result, ideally a positive outcome where they stayed safe.

Question 8: What are some potential consequences of giving in to peer pressure in situations involving risky behavior?

Answer: Consequences can include physical harm, getting into trouble with authorities, damaging friendships, or feeling guilty afterward.

Question 9: Sketch a poster that promotes saying ‘No’ to peer pressure. Include a catchy slogan and a simple image idea.

Answer: A good poster would feature a bold slogan like ‘Stay Strong, Say No!’ with a drawing of a person confidently refusing peer pressure, perhaps with a crossed-out symbol over peer influence.