Can extracurricular activities help your child resist peer pressure?

by Barbara Bera

The inability to resist peer pressure usually stems from low self-esteem, which is common in children who are constantly trying to discover their particular places in the world....read more

by T. M. Beeker

An idle mind is the devils playground. Advice I would give parents of teens and adolescents as a Coach and Educator. The fact is kids often fall prey to two dangerous time thiev...read more

by Christine Costlow

I said NO! Now just leave me alone already! Everyone hopes their child will have the ability avoid situations that will get them into trouble. Extra-curricular activities co...read more

by Sammy Stein

Peer pressure is a huge influence on the lives of our children. It was for me and probably will be for our children's children too. Children reach an age when it is important to...read more

by Matthew J. Geiger

Society constantly pressures all people to behave in certain ways; in many respects, this pressure is beneficial as it helps promote cohesion and pro-social behavior. On the ot...read more

by Teresa Small

Can extra curricular activities really help children resist peer pressure? Can there really be a connection between keeping children busy and who they hang out with? What is i...read more

by Magius

Yes, extra-curricular activities help children resist peer pressure because they accentuate the child's individuality and personal expression. The danger in peer pressure is...read more

by Fran Bradford

Absolutely! Yes extracurricular activities can help teens to resist peer pressure. These activities can build self confidence and self esteem. They are also good places to meet...read more

by Kyle Juresich

Having just graduated high school, I feel very strongly about this issue. It really depends on the extra-curricular activity, and the people whom with the child tends to take co...read more