What Would You Do?
Ken and Larry were standing in the hallway at school when they noticed the red fire alarm handle on the wall. Ken dared Larry to pull the handle and run away, claiming it would be hilarious.
When Larry refused to do it, Ken called him a “chicken” for backing down. Larry was faced with a choice between doing what he knew was right and giving in to peer pressure (the feeling that you must do something to be accepted by your friends).
Discussion Questions
Think about how you would handle this situation:
- Why was Larry’s choice to refuse the dare smart?
- How should you respond when someone dares you to do something you know is wrong or illegal?
- Why do you think people try to dare or pressure others into doing wrong things?
Private Reflection Journal
What is one thing from this study that you can apply to your life today? Jot down your thoughts below.