PRODUCT SUMMARY

For sale in U.S. and Canada only-- Often to fit in, students succumb to peer pressure, which inevitably leads them into less desirable situations. In Peer Pressure, viewers will examine two scenarios to gain a better understanding of the potential problems to which such pressure often leads, and how best to deal with it when such situations arise. In "Hacking, Cracking, Stealing," a student is cajoled by the star player of the football team to hack into the school's computer system in order to amend a failing grade. And in "With Friends Like These...," a new student is invited to a makeover party by the most popular girls in school, unwittingly joining them in "acquiring" supplies for the event. Part of the Conflict Resolution for Students Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"...great character development with realistic teen-speak dialogue, and a convincing multicultural cast...a well-produced, well-written video that is sure to spark lively discussion."- Video Librarian (Sept/Oct 2003)

"This eight-part set presents realistic, well-acted vignettes that demonstrate such common school-age conflicts as harassment, peer pressure, and authority issues...provacative discussion starters..."- Booklist (July 2003)

"...realistic...The scenarios and character discussions will spark impassioned discussions and excellent writing prompts...Highly recommended."- Library Media Connection (Jan 2004)

FULL REVIEWS

Video Librarian (September 2003)

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Shot and edited in a believable "reality-TV" style format, where the action is intercut with interviews and explanatory voiceovers, each of the two vignettes in Peer Pressure feature multiple points of view, great character development with realistic teen-speak dialogue, and a convincing multicultural cast. The first segment concerns a struggling football jock who convinces a nerdy classmate to hack their teacher's computer to steal a math test. The second is about a popular girl who cajoles an outcast new girl into shoplifting with promises of parties and friendship. After each situation plays out, the characters respond to the consequences by suggesting what they could or should have done. Except for the occasionally annoying overuse of various digital camera effects, this is a well-produced, well-written video that is sure to spark lively discussion. Part of the eight-volume series Conflict Resolution for Students, the other titles are: Conflict with Authority, Crisis Intervention, Bullying, Harassment, Peer Conflict, Sexual Harassment, and Student & Adult Conflict. Also available, the two-volume Conflict Resolution for Educators... Highly recommended.

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