When Alex, who was diagnosed with childhood cancer just before her first birthday, was four, she told her parents she wanted to set up a front-yard lemonade stand. Her plan: to give the money to doctors to help them find a cure. Her first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand”, held with the help of her older brother Patrick, raised an astonishing $2,000 in one day. While bravely fighting her own cancer, Alex continued to set up lemonade stands every year. As news spread of the remarkable girl so dedicated to helping other sick children, people everywhere were inspired to start their own lemonade stands—donating the proceeds to her cause.
In 2004 when Alex passed away at the age of eight—her stand and inspiration had raised more than $1 million towards finding a cure for the disease that took her life. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was started by her parents in 2005 to continue the work that Alex began. Our mission is simple: to raise money for and awareness of childhood cancer causes—especially research into new treatments and cures—and to encourage and empower others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer.
Alex set up her first lemonade stand in 2000—truly exemplifying the saying “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade”—
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is the living embodiment of Alex’s spirit of determination and hope. Like Alex, we believe that every person can make a difference. Together, we can bring about a cure. Please join us in “making lemonade” today!
Ryan Halligan's Story in his mother's words and also he was our age at the time which means we can relate to it too.
October 7, 2003 will always be the day that divides my life. Before that day my son Ryan was alive. A sweet, gentle and lanky thirteen year old fumbling his way through early adolescence and trying to establish his place in the often confusing and difficult social world of middle school. After that day my son would be gone forever, a death by suicide. Some would call it bullycide or even cyber bullycide. I just call it a huge hole in my heart that will never heal.
Anmol D. Here's my inspirational story.. It is Well with My Soul: The Song and the Story Horatio Spafford (1828-1888) was a wealthy Chicago lawyer with a thriving legal practice, a beautiful home, a wife, four daughters and a son. He was also a devout Christian and faithful student of the Scriptures. His circle of friends included Dwight L. Moody, Ira Sankey and various other well-known Christians of the day.
At the very height of his financial and professional success, Horatio and his wife Anna suffered the tragic loss of their young son. Shortly thereafter on October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed almost every real estate investment that Spafford had.
In 1873, Spafford scheduled a boat trip to Europe in order to give his wife and daughters a much needed vacation and time to recover from the tragedy. He also went to join Moody and Sankey on an evangelistic campaign in England. Spafford sent his wife and daughters ahead of him while he remained in Chicago to take care of some unexpected last minute business. Several days later he received notice that his family’s ship had encountered a collision. All four of his daughters drowned; only his wife had survived.
With a heavy heart, Spafford boarded a boat that would take him to his grieving Anna in England. It was on this trip that he penned those now famous words, When sorrow like sea billows roll; it is well, it is well with my soul..
Philip Bliss (1838-1876), composer of many songs including Hold the Fort, Let the Lower Lights be Burning, and Jesus Loves Even Me, was so impressed with Spafford’s life and the words of his hymn that he composed a beautiful piece of music to accompany the lyrics. The song was published by Bliss and Sankey, in 1876.
For more than a century, the tragic story of one man has given hope to countless thousands who have lifted their voices to sing, It Is Well With My Soul.
And here are the lyrics of the wonderful song:
When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Refrain: It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life, Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul.
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul.
Horatio Spafford (1828-1888) was a wealthy Chicago lawyer with a thriving legal practice, a beautiful home, a wife, four daughters and a son. He was also a devout Christian and faithful student of the Scriptures. His circle of friends included Dwight L. Moody, Ira Sankey and various other well-known Christians of the day.
At the very height of his financial and professional success, Horatio and his wife Anna suffered the tragic loss of their young son. Shortly thereafter on October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed almost every real estate investment that Spafford had.
In 1873, Spafford scheduled a boat trip to Europe in order to give his wife and daughters a much needed vacation and time to recover from the tragedy. He also went to join Moody and Sankey on an evangelistic campaign in England. Spafford sent his wife and daughters ahead of him while he remained in Chicago to take care of some unexpected last minute business. Several days later he received notice that his family’s ship had encountered a collision. All four of his daughters drowned; only his wife had survived.
With a heavy heart, Spafford boarded a boat that would take him to his grieving Anna in England. It was on this trip that he penned those now famous words, When sorrow like sea billows roll; it is well, it is well with my soul..
Philip Bliss (1838-1876), composer of many songs including Hold the Fort, Let the Lower Lights be Burning, and Jesus Loves Even Me, was so impressed with Spafford’s life and the words of his hymn that he composed a beautiful piece of music to accompany the lyrics. The song was published by Bliss and Sankey, in 1876.
For more than a century, the tragic story of one man has given hope to countless thousands who have lifted their voices to sing, It Is Well With My Soul.
That is the story that I picked because I read over it and it reminded me of so many different articals that involved a father or mother that has lost their children which their are many of so that is why I found it insperational.
I didn't realize at the age of fourteen that I would be in a battle for my life. I loved living life on the edge. It was then I started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. In 1983, my father was murdered. That was the pivotal moment that threw me into the pit of hopelessness. The battle waged on with eight DWI's and numerous years in jail, two failed marriages and a grand jury indictment. Trying to fill the void in my life with everything but Jesus, I started attending chapel in jail. There I learned how to pray. I asked the Lord to show me what He wanted me to do. Within a week , I heard about Teen Challenge. That was the beginning of victory! I completed the program successfully in March of 1997 and began working full time in the heavy duty truck industry where I am still employed today. I am now celebrating a life of hope with my children, Tyler and Leslea. I thank God and all who are affiliated with Teen Challenge for laying down the blueprints to the foundation of a life of hope. I give our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ all the praise and glory! Matthew 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
I know it's hard to imagine, but Scotty was just 16 years old when he had a massive heart attack. The cause was not heart disease, but a drug overdose that the doctors thought he would never survive.
Two months into eighth grade, Ambria Branch learned she was pregnant—and soon became a social outcast at her St. Louis school. Except for her teachers and two friends, "everyone turned their backs on me." Yet Ambria never wavered. "I wanted," she says, "to keep the baby." It only got tougher from there. By the seventh month, Ambria faced complications: Diagnosed with preeclampsia—a potentially life-threatening condition in which the blood pressure spikes—she spent a month in the hospital. Oddly, that's when her life began to even out. James Smith, then a ninth grader and the baby's father, visited regularly. Teachers arranged for homework to be delivered. A month before Ambria's due date, doctors induced labor; she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Two months later, she returned to middle school to graduate with her class. Today, Ambria juggles college courses with a night job at Amber's childcare center. Ambria and her mom, with whom she lives, divide Amber's care. James, no longer her boyfriend, takes Amber, now 4, some weekends. "I settled down—I had a child," says James, now 20 and a retail clerk. And Ambria? She can't imagine life without Amber: "I love everything about her."
CHERRY CREEK, NY-17-year old Brittany Dunlap has faced more than her share of challenges, but with hard work and determination, she is achieving her goals. The Cherry Creek teenager was born with Arthogryposis, which is a severe stiffening of the joints. Brittany has severe muscle weakness in her arms and legs and is confined to a wheelchair... as she has been since she was eight. She can't use her legs or feet -- and has difficulty using her hands. She texts and writes by using her mouth. Brittany does physical and occupational therapy several times a week to keep her muscles loose. Despite the challenges, she's kept up her grades in hopes of moving on to college someday. That day is now. And if you're wondering, this teenager doesn't feel sorry for herself. Brittany tells us, "I was raised success is my only option. Failure is not an option. Being in a wheelchair doesn't change that. It makes you want it more." Brittany has had plenty of success in the classroom, in school plays, and on the cheerleading squad. Now, she is off to Edinboro University where she will study to become a math teacher one day. Brittany and her mom decorated her dorm and the teenager says she is ready to go.
I'd never heard the name Amy Palmiero-Winters until a co-worker of mine sent me a video about her. Although you've probably never heard of her either, she's someone we can all learn a lot from.
Amy had always been a runner, but lost one of her legs in an accident. Instead of the accident putting an end to her running career, she didn't let it stop her from continuing to do something that she loved, and from inspiring others to do the same. In recent years, she ran the Chicago marathon in a time of 3:04 (3 hours, 4 minutes), which is thought to be the fastest time ever by an amputee. For those of you not familiar with marathons, 3:04 is REALLY fast- for a man or a woman. My goal was to run the Columbus marathon last year in under 4:30, and I ran it in 4:27. It's one of my biggest personal accomplishments to-date.
Last year Amy received the Runner's World Hero Award for her accomplishments. In her acceptance speech, she said that "nothing good is ever easy and is never done alone." She also said that we're only limited by ourselves and that anything is possible.
I think these lessons can be applied to so many areas of our lives. Whether it's weight loss, learning a new skill, or adapting new habits into your life, it's not easy. If life changes were easy, everyone would be thin and healthy. But I think that by believing in yourself, and having a good support system (like the ones you can find on SparkPeople), you can achieve anything.
Here is the link: http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=inspiring_stories_overcoming_obstacles_to_acheive_your_dreams
Here is another link. There are stories how teenagers faced some dissabilities: http://www.fuel-my-motivation.com/AcousticNeuroma.html
Walking Away From Peer Pressure It is tough to be the only one who says "no" to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. Inner strength and self-confidence can help you stand firm, walk away, and resist doing something when you know better.
It can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who is willing to say "no," too. This takes a lot of the power out of peer pressure and makes it much easier to resist. It's great to have friends with values similar to yours who will back you up when you don't want to do something.
You've probably had a parent or teacher advise you to "choose your friends wisely." Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this. If you choose friends who don't use drugs, cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won't do these things either, even if other kids do. Try to help a friend who's having trouble resisting peer pressure. It can be powerful for one kid to join another by simply saying, "I'm with you — let's go."
Even if you're faced with peer pressure while you're alone, there are still things you can do. You can simply stay away from peers who pressure you to do stuff you know is wrong. You can tell them "no" and walk away. Better yet, find other friends and classmates to pal around with.
If you continue to face peer pressure and you're finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don't feel guilty if you've made a mistake or two. Talking to a parent, teacher, or school counselor can help you feel much better and prepare you for the next time you face peer pressure.
Powerful, Positive Peer Pressure Peer pressure is not always a bad thing. For example, positive peer pressure can be used to pressure bullies into acting better toward other kids. If enough kids get together, peers can pressure each other into doing what's right! JAPNAMMMM
The current big idea we are looking at is challenges teenagers face. For example, some challenges are peer pressure, illnesses and the pressure of keeping up your grades. In the face of a challenge, I would seek the aid of those I trust such as family or close friends because it is always easier to get through a problem when there are those you care about supporting you in your troubles. In addition, I would try new ideas and continue to use one idea if I find out it works for me and if it does not, then I could try another idea. For example, if I was having trouble keeping up my grades something I could try is tutoring to get extra help with concepts I do not understand. Or else I could start using a schedule to better manage my time so I can get more homework done.
Roohit G.
ReplyDeleteHere is my inpirational story...
When Alex, who was diagnosed with childhood cancer just before her first birthday, was four, she told her parents she wanted to set up a front-yard lemonade stand. Her plan: to give the money to doctors to help them find a cure. Her first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand”, held with the help of her older brother Patrick, raised an astonishing $2,000 in one day. While bravely fighting her own cancer, Alex continued to set up lemonade stands every year. As news spread of the remarkable girl so dedicated to helping other sick children, people everywhere were inspired to start their own lemonade stands—donating the proceeds to her cause.
In 2004 when Alex passed away at the age of eight—her stand and inspiration had raised more than $1 million towards finding a cure for the disease that took her life. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was started by her parents in 2005 to continue the work that Alex began. Our mission is simple: to raise money for and awareness of childhood cancer causes—especially research into new treatments and cures—and to encourage and empower others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer.
Alex set up her first lemonade stand in 2000—truly exemplifying the saying “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade”—
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is the living embodiment of Alex’s spirit of determination and hope. Like Alex, we believe that every person can make a difference. Together, we can bring about a cure. Please join us in “making lemonade” today!
Saloni
ReplyDeleteRyan Halligan's Story in his mother's words and also he was our age at the time which means we can relate to it too.
October 7, 2003 will always be the day that divides my life. Before that day my son Ryan was alive. A sweet, gentle and lanky thirteen year old fumbling his way through early adolescence and trying to establish his place in the often confusing and difficult social world of middle school. After that day my son would be gone forever, a death by suicide. Some would call it bullycide or even cyber bullycide. I just call it a huge hole in my heart that will never heal.
Anmol D.
ReplyDeleteHere's my inspirational story..
It is Well with My Soul: The Song and the Story
Horatio Spafford (1828-1888) was a wealthy Chicago lawyer with a thriving legal practice, a beautiful home, a wife, four daughters and a son. He was also a devout Christian and faithful student of the Scriptures. His circle of friends included Dwight L. Moody, Ira Sankey and various other well-known Christians of the day.
At the very height of his financial and professional success, Horatio and his wife Anna suffered the tragic loss of their young son. Shortly thereafter on October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed almost every real estate investment that Spafford had.
In 1873, Spafford scheduled a boat trip to Europe in order to give his wife and daughters a much needed vacation and time to recover from the tragedy. He also went to join Moody and Sankey on an evangelistic campaign in England. Spafford sent his wife and daughters ahead of him while he remained in Chicago to take care of some unexpected last minute business. Several days later he received notice that his family’s ship had encountered a collision. All four of his daughters drowned; only his wife had survived.
With a heavy heart, Spafford boarded a boat that would take him to his grieving Anna in England. It was on this trip that he penned those now famous words, When sorrow like sea billows roll; it is well, it is well with my soul..
Philip Bliss (1838-1876), composer of many songs including Hold the Fort, Let the Lower Lights be Burning, and Jesus Loves Even Me, was so impressed with Spafford’s life and the words of his hymn that he composed a beautiful piece of music to accompany the lyrics. The song was published by Bliss and Sankey, in 1876.
For more than a century, the tragic story of one man has given hope to countless thousands who have lifted their voices to sing, It Is Well With My Soul.
And here are the lyrics of the wonderful song:
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Refrain:
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life,
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul.
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
Horatio Spafford
http://www.alexslemonade.org/about?gclid=CJ2Jhfzyna4CFQff4AodKGvYNg
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ReplyDeleteHoratio Spafford (1828-1888) was a wealthy Chicago lawyer with a thriving legal practice, a beautiful home, a wife, four daughters and a son. He was also a devout Christian and faithful student of the Scriptures. His circle of friends included Dwight L. Moody, Ira Sankey and various other well-known Christians of the day.
At the very height of his financial and professional success, Horatio and his wife Anna suffered the tragic loss of their young son. Shortly thereafter on October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed almost every real estate investment that Spafford had.
In 1873, Spafford scheduled a boat trip to Europe in order to give his wife and daughters a much needed vacation and time to recover from the tragedy. He also went to join Moody and Sankey on an evangelistic campaign in England. Spafford sent his wife and daughters ahead of him while he remained in Chicago to take care of some unexpected last minute business. Several days later he received notice that his family’s ship had encountered a collision. All four of his daughters drowned; only his wife had survived.
With a heavy heart, Spafford boarded a boat that would take him to his grieving Anna in England. It was on this trip that he penned those now famous words, When sorrow like sea billows roll; it is well, it is well with my soul..
Philip Bliss (1838-1876), composer of many songs including Hold the Fort, Let the Lower Lights be Burning, and Jesus Loves Even Me, was so impressed with Spafford’s life and the words of his hymn that he composed a beautiful piece of music to accompany the lyrics. The song was published by Bliss and Sankey, in 1876.
For more than a century, the tragic story of one man has given hope to countless thousands who have lifted their voices to sing, It Is Well With My Soul.
That is the story that I picked because I read over it and it reminded me of so many different articals that involved a father or mother that has lost their children which their are many of so that is why I found it insperational.
Cole.D
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I didn't realize at the age of fourteen that I would be in a battle for my life. I loved living life on the edge. It was then I started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. In 1983, my father was murdered. That was the pivotal moment that threw me into the pit of hopelessness. The battle waged on with eight DWI's and numerous years in jail, two failed marriages and a grand jury indictment. Trying to fill the void in my life with everything but Jesus, I started attending chapel in jail. There I learned how to pray. I asked the Lord to show me what He wanted me to do. Within a week , I heard about Teen Challenge. That was the beginning of victory! I completed the program successfully in March of 1997 and began working full time in the heavy duty truck industry where I am still employed today. I am now celebrating a life of hope with my children, Tyler and Leslea. I thank God and all who are affiliated with Teen Challenge for laying down the blueprints to the foundation of a life of hope. I give our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ all the praise and glory! Matthew 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
amanda
ReplyDeletehttp://teenhealth.about.com/od/emotionalhealth/a/teenbodyimage.htm
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/body_image/body_image.html
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Jake K.
ReplyDeleteThis one's called Keep on, Keeping on.
http://www.inspirationalstories.com/keep-on-keeping-on/
http://www.alexslemonade.org/about?gclid=CNjr1_b0na4CFYmK4AodaA8Wcg
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http://www.alexslemonade.org/about?gclid=CNjr1_b0na4CFYmK4AodaA8Wcg
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Patrick
ReplyDeletehttp://www.just4kidsmagazine.com/insp/57cents.html
Daniel S
ReplyDeleteI know it's hard to imagine, but Scotty was just 16 years old when he had a massive heart attack. The cause was not heart disease, but a drug overdose that the doctors thought he would never survive.
Mariam W
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AMBRIA BRANCH, 19
Two months into eighth grade, Ambria Branch learned she was pregnant—and soon became a social outcast at her St. Louis school. Except for her teachers and two friends, "everyone turned their backs on me." Yet Ambria never wavered. "I wanted," she says, "to keep the baby."
It only got tougher from there. By the seventh month, Ambria faced complications: Diagnosed with preeclampsia—a potentially life-threatening condition in which the blood pressure spikes—she spent a month in the hospital. Oddly, that's when her life began to even out. James Smith, then a ninth grader and the baby's father, visited regularly. Teachers arranged for homework to be delivered. A month before Ambria's due date, doctors induced labor; she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Two months later, she returned to middle school to graduate with her class.
Today, Ambria juggles college courses with a night job at Amber's childcare center. Ambria and her mom, with whom she lives, divide Amber's care. James, no longer her boyfriend, takes Amber, now 4, some weekends. "I settled down—I had a child," says James, now 20 and a retail clerk. And Ambria? She can't imagine life without Amber: "I love everything about her."
CHERRY CREEK, NY-17-year old Brittany Dunlap has faced more than her share of challenges, but with hard work and determination, she is achieving her goals.
The Cherry Creek teenager was born with Arthogryposis, which is a severe stiffening of the joints. Brittany has severe muscle weakness in her arms and legs and is confined to a wheelchair... as she has been since she was eight. She can't use her legs or feet -- and has difficulty using her hands. She texts and writes by using her mouth. Brittany does physical and occupational therapy several times a week to keep her muscles loose.
Despite the challenges, she's kept up her grades in hopes of moving on to college someday. That day is now. And if you're wondering, this teenager doesn't feel sorry for herself. Brittany tells us, "I was raised success is my only option. Failure is not an option. Being in a wheelchair doesn't change that. It makes you want it more."
Brittany has had plenty of success in the classroom, in school plays, and on the cheerleading squad. Now, she is off to Edinboro University where she will study to become a math teacher one day. Brittany and her mom decorated her dorm and the teenager says she is ready to go.
http://academictips.org/blogs/moral-tale-the-story-of-a-blind-girl/
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Ivana B.
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard the name Amy Palmiero-Winters until a co-worker of mine sent me a video about her. Although you've probably never heard of her either, she's someone we can all learn a lot from.
Amy had always been a runner, but lost one of her legs in an accident. Instead of the accident putting an end to her running career, she didn't let it stop her from continuing to do something that she loved, and from inspiring others to do the same. In recent years, she ran the Chicago marathon in a time of 3:04 (3 hours, 4 minutes), which is thought to be the fastest time ever by an amputee. For those of you not familiar with marathons, 3:04 is REALLY fast- for a man or a woman. My goal was to run the Columbus marathon last year in under 4:30, and I ran it in 4:27. It's one of my biggest personal accomplishments to-date.
Last year Amy received the Runner's World Hero Award for her accomplishments. In her acceptance speech, she said that "nothing good is ever easy and is never done alone." She also said that we're only limited by ourselves and that anything is possible.
I think these lessons can be applied to so many areas of our lives. Whether it's weight loss, learning a new skill, or adapting new habits into your life, it's not easy. If life changes were easy, everyone would be thin and healthy. But I think that by believing in yourself, and having a good support system (like the ones you can find on SparkPeople), you can achieve anything.
Here is the link: http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=inspiring_stories_overcoming_obstacles_to_acheive_your_dreams
Here is another link. There are stories how teenagers faced some dissabilities: http://www.fuel-my-motivation.com/AcousticNeuroma.html
Walking Away From Peer Pressure
ReplyDeleteIt is tough to be the only one who says "no" to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. Inner strength and self-confidence can help you stand firm, walk away, and resist doing something when you know better.
It can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who is willing to say "no," too. This takes a lot of the power out of peer pressure and makes it much easier to resist. It's great to have friends with values similar to yours who will back you up when you don't want to do something.
You've probably had a parent or teacher advise you to "choose your friends wisely." Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this. If you choose friends who don't use drugs, cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won't do these things either, even if other kids do. Try to help a friend who's having trouble resisting peer pressure. It can be powerful for one kid to join another by simply saying, "I'm with you — let's go."
Even if you're faced with peer pressure while you're alone, there are still things you can do. You can simply stay away from peers who pressure you to do stuff you know is wrong. You can tell them "no" and walk away. Better yet, find other friends and classmates to pal around with.
If you continue to face peer pressure and you're finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don't feel guilty if you've made a mistake or two. Talking to a parent, teacher, or school counselor can help you feel much better and prepare you for the next time you face peer pressure.
Powerful, Positive Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is not always a bad thing. For example, positive peer pressure can be used to pressure bullies into acting better toward other kids. If enough kids get together, peers can pressure each other into doing what's right!
JAPNAMMMM
Roohit G.
ReplyDeleteThe current big idea we are looking at is challenges teenagers face. For example, some challenges are peer pressure, illnesses and the pressure of keeping up your grades. In the face of a challenge, I would seek the aid of those I trust such as family or close friends because it is always easier to get through a problem when there are those you care about supporting you in your troubles. In addition, I would try new ideas and continue to use one idea if I find out it works for me and if it does not, then I could try another idea. For example, if I was having trouble keeping up my grades something I could try is tutoring to get extra help with concepts I do not understand. Or else I could start using a schedule to better manage my time so I can get more homework done.