Hi, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 3 National Value Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about Avoiding Theft. Today, we’re going to learn about Avoiding Peer Pressure.
Objectives
- By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define peer pressure and identify five rewards of avoiding peer pressure.
- Express feelings about the importance of making independent choices.
- Demonstrate respect for peers’ decisions to avoid peer pressure.
Avoiding Peer Pressure
What is Peer Pressure?
Peer pressure is when friends or people your age try to influence you to do something, whether good or bad. Sometimes, friends might try to make you do things you might not want to do.
Rewards of Avoiding Peer Pressure:
Some of the rewards of avoiding peer pressure include:
- Increased Self-Confidence: You feel more confident in making your own decisions.3
- Better Decision Making: You learn to make choices that are good for you.
- Respect from Others: People respect you for standing up for what you believe in.
- Safety and Well-being: You avoid dangerous situations and stay safe.
- Personal Growth: You develop strong personal values and become more independent.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about avoiding peer pressure, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is peer pressure?
- List three rewards of avoiding peer pressure.
- Describe a situation where you might face peer pressure. 4. How can you avoid peer pressure in a situation where you feel pressured to do something you don’t want to do? 5. Why is it important to make your own decisions?
Summary
Avoiding peer pressure is important because it helps you make independent and healthy choices. It builds self-confidence and encourages positive decision-making. Remember, you have the right to say no to things that make you uncomfortable or go against your values.
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