Week 52 · Emotions and self
Standing up to peer pressure
Staying true to yourself sometimes means saying 'no', even to friends.
Why it matters
Children, and teenagers especially, want to belong, so the pull of their peers can be very strong. A child who has practised saying 'no' calmly, and who knows they will be heard at home without anger, finds it easier to stay away from risky games, harmful habits and cruelty to others. The courage to choose for yourself is a skill that grows with practice.
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Three questions for a family talk, a tip for parents, the challenge of the week, six activities for ages 2–18, and a Qur'an verse and a hadith with sources.