How does peer pressure affect academic performance and family life?
Academics Positive peer pressure might: • Improve grades • Improve confidence • Result in trying more things or getting involved at school Negative peer pressure might: • Lower school attendance • Drop grades • Impact ability to get into college • Change group of friends Family Life Positive peer pressure might: • Help relationships • Result in more time with family • Improve communication Negative peer pressure might: • Increase distance from family members • Result in less time spent at home • Increase negative behaviors/attitude • Hurt communication
