We’ve all had the desire to be liked and fit in by our peers. It’s normal behavior for teens to pull away from their parent’s influence as their friends’ opinions becomes more important to them. it’s important for them to understand the difference between peer pressure that can have a positive influence and negative pressure that can cause them to engage in risky behavior. In this episode we discuss how to help your teen deal with peer pressure and balancing the act of encouraging their independence while keeping them safe.