The kids your children interact with can have a big influence on them—and vice versa. Last month’s Friend looks at the upsides and downsides of peer pressure and encourages children to be a force for good in the lives of others. Turn to the November Friend for some help getting the conversation started!
“The Ripple Effect” (pages 36–37)
In this story, a boy learns that his attempts to share the gospel can have a wider influence than he first imagined.
“Peer Pressure Problems” (page 34)
A page of ideas for children to use if a friend or classmate tries to pressure them to do something they don’t want to do.
“Question Corner: My friends sometimes use their phones to look at bad pictures. What should I do?” (page 21)
Advice from children, for children, about this important topic.