Adolescnce Behaviors

DQ 2

Adolescents sometimes succumb to peer pressure and participate in at-risk behaviors. Speculate on reasons that peer pressure can lead an adolescent to participate in harmful behaviors. What can adults do to reduce the likelihood of adolescents succumbing to peer pressure and participating in these harmful behaviors? What is the responsibility of organizations (schools, churches) to reduce negative peer pressure? [300 words 3 Journal References, 3 Intext Citations.]