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Throughout our lives, our value and belief systems are modified or changed. This occurs because of our interaction with people we respect, our social environments, our work and home lives, our spiritual and religious belief systems, and our education. As adults, we are aware of the significance of peer pressure on children. What are some of the most effective ways to educate children to prevent them from falling prey to peer pressure?

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As you brainstorm some of the most effective ways to educate children to prevent them from falling prey to peer pressure, I feel like child empowerment begins in the home with family first activities, lots of love, praise, and positive affirmations. I also endorse strong spiritual or religious foundations that are reiterated from childhood onward.

When parents model love, respect, and compliments for one another, their kids will also have greater self esteem to defend ...

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