#peer-pressure

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fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

'I Ghosted My Friend After She Asked To Split Her Birthday Bill. Was I Unfair?'

71% of cash-strapped Brits have skipped a friend's birthday party due to financial constraints, highlighting the growing trend of financially motivated social decisions.
Fundraising
fromInverse
1 month ago

Netflix Just Quietly Added The Most Underrated Supernatural Thriller Of The Decade

"D'you reckon they give you cancer straight away?" wonders a teenage boy... a hustle that only sounds cool when you're 14.
Independent films
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My teens use me as an excuse to get out of social plans. I'm more than happy to play the bad guy.

Giving kids permission to decline social invites helps them navigate peer pressure without feeling guilty.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Exclusive | Shattered dad of killed NYC subway surfer issues heartfelt plea to other kids: 'Think about the consequences'

"Please don't ride [atop] the subway. Please think about the pain it will cause your parents," pleaded Adolfo Sanabria, whose son died subway surfing. This emotional plea underscores the devastating impact of reckless behaviors influenced by social media trends, highlighting the importance of individual choices in moments of peer pressure.
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