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Moms Talk Q&A: How Does Peer Pressure Affect Children and Parents?

And how do you approach the subject with your kids?

We live in a culture that places value in fitting in. Most kids like to feel accepted by their peers, but the same is true for parents as well. What kinds of peer pressure do your kids experience and how do you talk to them about it? And do you feel peer pressure as a parent to have your kids participate in specific activities or act a certain way?

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Please jump in and share your stories in the comments box below. Our Moms Council members will offer their wisdom too.

And if you missed last week's Moms Talk Q&A, we talked about .

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