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"Heading into the school year, a lot of my friends are getting Facebook and MySpace pages, but I don't want to. What should I do to get out from under this pressure?"

- from Anonymous

Facebook and MySpace have become very popular in recent years. However, that doesn't mean you must have one. Understanding your reasons for not wanting to be a part of these networks is the key to fighting off peer pressure. If you can put these reasons into words, you can express it to those who are pressuring you. Those friends who respect you will also respect your reason for not being a part of MySpace or Facebook, and will stop peer pressuring you.

Learn more about dealing with stress and peer pressure.

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