NCJ Number
131384
Date Published
1985
Length
191 pages
Annotation
This book instructs parents in how to teach their children to counter negative peer pressure through "peer pressure reversal" (PPR).
Abstract
PPR involves teaching a child to "check out the scene" regularly by noticing and identifying potential trouble. The child is also instructed in how to "make good decisions" by understanding and choosing consequences. The child is also taught creative, realistic responses so as to "act to avoid trouble." The steps in teaching PPR are to schedule a learning session, introduce the PPR concept, discuss the steps of the PPR skill, use practice to instill effective PPR behavior, and provide feedback to the child on the achievement of PPR behavior. The reinforcement of responsible behavior balanced with an enjoyable lifestyle involves ongoing praise which encourages the positive and the use of discipline when necessary to maintain the child's awareness of consequences. The book suggests the use of organized family activity to distract children from negative peer involvements and to influence a child's choice of friends. More family time together enhances parent-child communication regarding the selection of positive peer friendships. Another suggested resource is the use of multi-parenting networking, which draws parents together to support each other and to promote healthy behavior in their children. A list of resources