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Peer groups are groups of friends of about the same age. Here you'll find information on how to encourage the positive aspects of peer groups while also coping with any negative influences.
For information about other issues involving young people and their relationships look at the HealthInsite topic pages on Mental Health of Young People or Childhood Problems and Development.
The following sites offers general advice and support:
Updated July 2007
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Gangs
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Were you in a gang when you were a little kid? Maybe you had a big enough family to be a gang of your own! Maybe you were the 'sand pit' gang, the 'cubby house' gang or the 'skipping rope' gang.
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May 2008
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Managing pressure to take drugs
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inspire foundation
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People take drugs for many different reasons. Whatever the reason, if you decide to take drugs it should always be your choice to do so. Sometimes you might find it hard not to take drugs if you are surrounded by others who are taking them and who are expecting you to take drugs with them. Check out this fact sheet for tips on how to manage peer pressure to take drugs.
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Apr 2008
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Stealing - 'borrowing' without permission
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Stealing is taking something that doesn't belong to you. It may be keeping something that you have found without trying to find who owns it.
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Apr 2008
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Inhalants - sniffing or chuffing
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Inhalants are chemicals that people sniff (or 'choof'). Most of the people who sniff inhalants are young, often under 14 years old, because they are too young to buy alcohol or more expensive drugs. Young people can be very badly harmed by inhalants.
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Apr 2008
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Social networking online
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Young people often spend a lot of time on their computer playing games, emailing or using social networking sites such as MySpace, Bebo and Facebook. Parents often worry about how much time young people spend in front of a computer.
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Mar 2008
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Teenagers and drugs
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many parents worry about whether their teenagers are taking illegal drugs, how they can tell, and what to do about it.
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Mar 2008
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MySpace and other computer based leisure
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Teens often spend a lot more time on their computer and on the Internet than parents think is good for them. They may be playing games, emailing or using sites on the Internet such as MySpace.
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Feb 2008
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Schoolies
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Inspire Foundation
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The factsheet contains information about Schoolies week and some of the issues around alcohol, sex, and dealing with change.
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Feb 2008
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Peer pressure
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Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information on peer pressure, how it effects us and what we can do about it.
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Feb 2008
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Gangs
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Gangs and gang violence appear in movies and in the news from time to time. But what is the reality of gangs, crews, or organised crime?
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Jan 2008
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Gangs
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Gangs and gang violence appear in movies and in the news from time to time. But what is the reality of gangs, crews, or organised crime?
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Jan 2008
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Peer pressure
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Peer groups are groups of friends of about the same age. Peer groups can be a very positive influence on your teenager's life. On the other hand, they may influence in a way that is undesirable.
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Jan 2008
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Peer pressure
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Everybody, no matter what age, is faced with pressure to 'fit in'. In our teenage years this pressure can be even stronger, as no-one wants to feel like an outsider. Peer pressure can be useful, but it can also sneak in and take over your life choices.
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Nov 2007
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Peer pressure
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Everybody, no matter how old, faces pressure to 'fit in'. Young people may feel this the most, as they are trying to find their place in the world. Friends and media can put pressure on young people - pressure to talk, dress and act a certain way.
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Nov 2007
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Friends
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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A big part of life, some say the most important part, is having people to share things with, people to hang out with, people to talk to, and people to support you when you are going through hard times.
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Nov 2007
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Teenage health
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Better Health Channel
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The pressures and challenges faced by young people include negotiating sex and making choices about social and illicit drug use. Alcohol and cigarettes are the most common drugs used by teenagers. Young men are more likely than young women to take drugs, drink alcohol or commit suicide.
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Oct 2007
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Drugs - teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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Teenagers try drugs for many reasons including relaxation, socialising, curiosity or peer pressure. Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis are the most commonly used drugs by teenagers. Around a quarter of teenagers have tried cannabis at least once.
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Sep 2007
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Girlfriends and boyfriends
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When you're a little kid you just play together with other kids. Your best friend could be the same sex as you or not. Some kids have a special boyfriend/girlfriend from an early age. They may be best friends.
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Aug 2007
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Peer groups (easy read)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What is a peer group? You, your friends, your class, other people your age. What is peer group pressure? Positive peer group pressure Some people making others feel good or happy.
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Aug 2007
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Peer groups
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Nowadays we often hear about peer groups and how peers influence people. Everyone in the world belongs to a peer group. They are not only for kids. The size of your peer group will vary depending on where you are or whom you are with.
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Aug 2007
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