On the way to the park, Joel’s best friend Tony challenges him to take a swim
in the treacherous Vermillion River. Both boys have been warned never to go
near the river, but Joel gives in. He doesn’t want Tony to think he’s scared.
My questions for you 5th graders are:
- What is peer pressure?
- Have you ever been influenced to do something by a friend that you later regretted?
- Why do friends have such influence over us?
Please respond in a comment below.
