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It can be tough, but staying true to yourself is the way to be.

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It’s OK to say no...

Especially if someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do.

Remember you don’t always have to follow the crowd!!

Standing out makes you you!

Find mates who share your values and opinions.

They’ll have your back.

Look for positive role models…

Who aren’t afraid to say what they like and don’t like!

And it’s OK to be your own best mate.

Because you are unique and special, so forget any negativity and stay POSITIVE to peer pressure.

For more advice about dealing with peer pressure, check out the Help Me Out page, or listen to Dodie's song about pushy friends. 

You can also try our peer pressure quiz, and there's loads more in the Lifebabble guide to friendship.

What do you think?


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  • Comment posted by U16590892, at 18:28 28 Aug 2016

    If someone forces you to do something just say no and walk away. Then, tell someone you trust to help you get better at tackling peer pressure :)

  • Comment posted by U16052562, at 12:02 9 Apr 2016

    Every one at my school are always taking advantage of me and saying that I should talk in the presentations and not them. One day I just said no and they had to find another way of doing it. Saying that just lifted a weight off my shoulders. It really helps to go against the flow and let others make their own decisions and be independent.

  • Comment posted by ScarletRollingDove, at 13:19 6 Apr 2016

    I have quite at lot of friends at school.But often we get into arguments one girl (I don't want to say her name) is my friend...well I tell her she is my bestest best friend in the whole wide world and she says that to me too!But really she is just a frenemy.Every time I say something like "Anya told me you told her my secret that I told you."
    She will just look at me role her eyes and walk of and go grumpy at me for the rest of the day and when I try to say sorry she just goes like this "Well you've done it now do you really think I would do that to you!"
    Advise please!

  • Comment posted by U16506389, at 14:42 28 Mar 2016

    I used to get teased by someone at school because of something that's wrong with my back but now I know that u should just ignore people like that, and that u do have friends and family who will support you and be there for u...
    : D

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    You sound like you need to talk to someone about what you are going through at the moment. You could speak to a family member, a friend, a guardian or a teacher.

    If there is no one you feel you can speak to then there are advice helplines here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/findoutmore/advice-helplines

    Try to talk to someone as soon as possible. It might surprise you how much better it feels when you share a problem.

    CBBC

  • Comment posted by U16506389, at 14:55 28 Mar 2016

    Peer pressure in my opinion is one of the worst things to happen to anyone. I wish we could end it somehow.

  • Comment posted by U16361803, at 17:54 9 Mar 2016

    I get bullied and teased a lot because I'm different

    [Please read the host message below]

    You sound like you need to talk to someone about what you are going through at the moment. You could speak to a family member, a friend, a guardian or a teacher.

    If there is no one you feel you can speak to then there are advice helplines here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/findoutmore/advice-helplines

    Try to talk to someone as soon as possible. It might surprise you how much better it feels when you share a problem.

    CBBC

  • Comment posted by SunstoneMammothPhoenix, at 12:34 5 Mar 2016

    Once, one of my classmates told me to toughen up, I tried to do this but felt really bad about it.
    From that, I learned that being yourself is much better and the pen is mightier than the sword.

  • Comment posted by U16440331, at 16:00 2 Mar 2016

    Don't do things just because someone tells you to, let them do it themselves unless they're injured. If you know what they want you to do will get you in trouble or you just don't want to do it JUST DON'T DO IT! Be yourself and if people want you to do things JUST SAY NO.

  • Comment posted by U16488313, at 17:22 1 Mar 2016

    Thanks cbbc always tell a trusted adult

  • Comment posted by U16439646, at 11:16 27 Feb 2016

    Ignore people who make you do things because they wouldn't do it so why should you? If they were your friends, they wouldn't make you do things. Good luck and stay true to who you are.

  • Comment posted by U16482174, at 16:09 25 Feb 2016

    Be true to yourself and not just because the other people around you say so. Say no if you don't want to do it.

  • Comment posted by BlueVioletFootieCobra, at 19:27 24 Feb 2016

    I think peer pressure is horrible and shouldn't happen. People have to except you for who you are. If they don't they are not real friends

  • Comment posted by U15139252, at 07:49 23 Feb 2016

    I think that people who peer pressure you are just people who are jealous and they want you to not be who you really are so they feel better about themselves. PearlSpikyZOOKster, I totally agree with you. If your friends are peer pressuring you, they aren't real friends. I have experienced this many times but I soon found people who liked me who I am and they didn't want to change me.

  • Comment posted by U16424101, at 19:48 22 Feb 2016

    I totally agree that we can be are best friend 👍🏼

  • Comment posted by U16479194, at 14:26 21 Feb 2016

    I think if someone wants you to do something just so you can fit in. I dont think they are really your friends. Do things that you want to do. Just be yourself

  • Comment posted by U16478856, at 17:23 20 Feb 2016

    yup thats what U need 2 do!

  • Comment posted by EmeraldRidgedPegasus, at 17:33 18 Feb 2016

    Just be yourself don't worry about what others say

  • Comment posted by U16350016, at 17:32 18 Feb 2016

    Stand up for yourself it's okay to say no .

  • Comment posted by U16245850, at 16:48 18 Feb 2016

    I like to fit in, but I would never give in to peer pressure if it meant doing something I wasn't comfortable with!

  • Comment posted by SunstoneMammothPhoenix, at 14:25 18 Feb 2016

    When I was growing up, I went through a lot of peer pressure but now I'm happy to be different to the crowd.
    A fake friend used to make me do things I don't want to but she left school before she had time to put me through more peer pressure.
    Message from CBBC

    You sound like you need to talk to someone about what you’re going through at the moment. You could speak to a family member, a friend or a teacher.
    If there is no one you feel you can speak to, it may help to phone Childline on 0800 1111. It’s free from any phone and you can even call from a mobile with no credit. Or, you could call the Samaritans helpline on 08457 90 90 90 (not free) or email jo@samaritans.org.uk
    There are more helpline numbers here: www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/articles/advice-helplines
    Try to talk to someone as soon as possible. It might surprise you how much better it feels when you share a problem. We hope this advice helps.

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