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Help Your Child Cope with Peer Pressure

Help Your Child Cope with Peer Pressure

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Every child feels peer pressure at some point in his or her life. It may be the need to pick up the latest fad, participate in a popular activity, or smoke cigarettes. The desire to fit in has a powerful effect on many kids, especially teens. We've collected resources to teach you more about the subtle and not-so-subtle impact of peer pressure and how you can help your child deal with it.

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