Definition of peer pressure

What is peer pressure?

There are times when your friends have a lot of influence on what you say, do, or feel. They also affect the choices you make. This kind of influence is called peer pressure. It can either be good or bad.

Good or positive peer pressure helps you be your best. Bad or negative peer pressure lets you do something even when you think it is wrong. It may sometimes lead you to do something harmful and destructive. Bad peer pressure causes you to take harmful risks.