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Strong Young People & Families
By developing certain qualities, such as resilience and high self-esteem, young people can resist negative peer pressure more easily and are less likely to drink alcohol irresponsibly as youth or adults.
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Strong family bonds strengthen parental influence, thereby decreasing the likelihood of irresponsible drinking.
Resistance to Peer Pressure
Social resistance skills help children deal with peer pressure and other negative influences. Initiatives focus on:
- Assisting young people in making smart decisions
- Knowing how to say ‘no’
- Knowing how and when to ask for help from an adult or mentor
Building High Self Esteem
Promoting activities and fostering high self esteem in young people better equips them to handle outside pressures. A high sense of self worth and confidence in young people assists them in making sound choices.
Building Strong Family Bonds
Family skills training programmes have been found to significantly reduce problem behaviours, delinquency, and alcohol and drug abuse in children and to improve social competencies and school performance.
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Featured Initiative
Peer Pressure: Reach Out Australia
Sponsor: Inspire Foundation, Australia
- A website that educates youths about the nature of peer pressure, its sources and how it affects decision-making
- The website also teaches young people how to react to peer pressure and tips for dealing with it
For more information, see the website.
Further Resources
Useful Approaches for this topic.
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