Friendship Influence Answer Key

Students read 15 examples of interactions between friends and label each one as Positive or Negative influence. The scenarios include encouragement, pressure, kindness, dishonesty, and harmful suggestions, helping students distinguish between supportive friends and those who steer them in the wrong direction. This activity builds awareness of healthy friendships, the importance of positive role models, and the impact peers have on behavior. Students strengthen critical thinking skills as they classify each example appropriately.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Relationship Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Social Awareness

Health Education – Identifying Positive and Negative Peer Influence

English Language Arts – Categorizing Information

This worksheet is part of our Dealing with Peer Pressure Worksheets collection.