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- [Adam|Dr. Parker] is the host.
- [Adam|Dr. Parker] tells about the reasons for writing the book.
- [Adam|Dr. Parker] thinks that peer pressure isn't something dangerous.
- [Adam|Dr. Parker] says that skipping classes can be a sign of upcoming problems.
- [Adam|Dr. Parker] predicts that not all the time peer pressure is a bad thing.
- [Adam|Dr. Parker] says there are tips on how to deal with peer pressure in the book.
Peer pressure
A: Hi, everybody! My name is Adam, and welcome to today's podcast about peer pressure! And my guest today is a psychologist, Dr Parker. We are going to discuss his latest book "How to Deal with Peer Pressure". Good afternoon, Dr Parker.
Dr: Good afternoon, Adam. Thank you for inviting me. I hope that our talk will be useful for both parents and children.
A: Sure. So, why did you decide to write this book?
Dr: You know, unfortunately, this happens quite often nowadays. And what is worse, adults and teenagers don't always know how to manage it.
A: Why is it vital to know how to manage it? Isn't it something that must be waited out?
Dr: Definitely not! In fact, people usually suggest peer pressure as something negative. And it can be true. In this way, you have to know how to deal with it.
A: What examples of bad peer pressure can you provide?
Dr: So, it can be the idea of skipping classes. Some teenagers can have problems at school, so they can make their friends skip school too.
A: As I understand, it's not all the time peer pressure can have a bad impact?
Dr: Yes, and it's great! Of course, it depends on the people around a child. If, for instance, all best friends are good at learning, so a child usually doesn't want to fall behind.
A: OK, I see. And what about parents? How could they notice that something is wrong? Are there any specific signs?
Dr: If we talk about good impact, there is nothing to worry about. Otherwise, they should be careful and attentive to their children. The first sign can be a poor performance at school. The second one is that the communication between generations is getting worse.
A: I think in your book you provide readers with some helpful advice on how to overcome it or at least make it better.
Dr: That's why the book was written. You can get the whole idea of useful tips in my book but the most important advice is to build a friendly atmosphere at home where children will feel safe and won't be afraid to talk to their parents.
A: Thanks, Dr Parker. I hope people will enjoy your book. Thanks for listening to us. Tomorrow we will talk about...