The Myth of Peer Pressure

By Besodeiah J. Nolen

Have you ever done something you didnt want to do just to be accepted by your friends?

As young people develop their independence, its normal to develop a circle of friends outside of the immediate family. Its good to have a healthy circle of friends. It is a myth that this group of people has the power to rob you of your free will to make separate choices.

This book exposes the Myth of Peer Pressure and gives simple, practical help to young people who want to resist the myth, become their own person, and achieve their goals.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Apr 28, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512733655

Besodeiah J. Nolen

Besodeiah J. Nolen has extensive experience working with youth. He holds degrees in technology and church leadership. Besodeiah served 22 years in the military; he has lectured, counseled, coached and taught youth for more than 20 years. He is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Glory to God House of Worship and Restoration Center in Minneapolis, MN. Besodeiah and his wife, Carla, have seven adult children. He has put several of his keys in this small easy to read book, in an effort to reach the hearts and minds of our young people in need.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-3364-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5127-3365-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016903728

WestBow Press rev. date: 4/28/2016

CONTENTS

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Forward

Chapter One

Peers Should Pressure Positively

Chapter Two

Excuses

Chapter Three

Your Warrior Years

Chapter Four

Creating Things You Don’t Want

Conclusion

Bibliography

About The Author

DEDICATION

There are so many in my life that the Lord has used to help me see the power we have to choose, regardless of the situation and circumstances that arise. This book is dedicated all of them. To my parents who through a desire to protect me, limited my access to negative influences in my life. Both of you taught me many life lessons and I am forever indebted to your loyalty to