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  • You are 15. They shouldnt even be drinking at their age. Just ignore them. If they want to make fun of you or say stuff then they are not true friends
  • Get new friends that don't drink, then you won't hear it and you won't be around when they fall.. literally and socially.
  • I hate to tell you--I have 27 years of experience on you--but that is part of standing up for what you believe in. By taking the stance, you are saying you're planted at that position regardless of what other people say/ think. Sometimes there is nothing you can say. The end result is your reward. If you want to hang around these people who have different ideas than yours, and they are unwilling to back down from kidding you too much, either you'll develop thicker skin or different friends.
  • There is not much you can say to make them feel bad, and are you sure you would want to make them feel that way... is that not what they are doing to you right now??? If you are only 15 just don't worry about it... (I know that when you're that age it sounds like something impossible to do) but really if its not your thing don't let the peer pressure get to you!!! This probably doesn't help, but us older cats have been there!! (yes we have, and we've thought the same about older people not having a clue then too)
  • My friend said that he had a stomach ulcery thing, and the the doctor advised him not to touch alcohol. I don't know if he did or not, but noone pestered him. Stand by your convictions, at 15 the pressure will get worse before it gets better.
  • Tell them that your allergic too alchol or your stomch hurts and you get sevre diarhea, you know something colorful ;)
  • Show them pictures of Keith Richards, Joe Walsh, and Ace Frehley. Maybe they'll change their minds about the effects of alcohol and/or drugs.
  • you should be proud of yourself for being mature enough to stand on your own. alot of teenagers are followers but very few would want to be called followers. let them know that even though you are friends with them you Choose not to be a follower. you have better things to do. if all else fails, definitely start getting involved in things that will help you find new friends.
  • Are they really your friends if they continuously make fun of you for doing what you think is right? There is nothing that you can tell them that will make them change the way they treat you. Perhaps they will come around and see things from your angle, or perhaps they'll stop being your friends. However, do NOT give in to the peer pressure. Your reasoning for not drinking is very sound, and it seems that you believe in it. Never change yourself for others.
  • find new friends seriously I hate people who pressure people to do anything. I have a few groups of friends and one time Andrew (straight edge) was with me and my not so straight friends. they were like pressuring andrew to smoke and i got so mad at them. :( its really rude and you dont gain anything from pressuring people. i went to andrew the next day and apologised to him (a pretty rare act for me) its because of my hatred of peer pressure that i can have druggie friends and straight edge friends i think because i use drugs sometimes but never try to get my straight friends to do it so they dont look down on me or get mad about it or anything ok basically get new friends and dont pressure anyone to do anything.
  • they dont sound like very good friends, and they will probably get you in trouble. Youre doing good, keep it up.
  • It's hard to make a stand for what's right, but it will make you stronger and you will never know how many you can influence. You know those "friends" that are making fun of you? They are really jealous of you because you have the courage to do what is right even when those around you do not. They wish they had that courage. Your persistent strength may encourage another to do the same. You should get involved in an extracurricular activity at your school, athletics, band, yearbook, student government...something (or even a church youth group). The time you are involved in extracurricular activities will reduce the idle time that you can be tempted to do inappropriate things. These clubs and activities will also open doors for new friendships. I'm not saying to dump your current friends...they can learn from you. Be an example for them, maybe they will follow.
  • When people feel the need to drink or take other drugs they are usually trying to escape. It sounds as though you don't have the same need. To put others down for wanting something different to them is often the sign of low self esteem. They sound as as if they already feel bad. You don't really need to say anything to them and you can go about your own life and meet people that may have similar interests.
  • "Hey, just because you were weaked and caved to peer pressure, doesn't mean I have to be." "You know, I don't need alcohol to catch a buzz, I'm high on life!" "No thanks, you go ahead, and when you guys start doing really stupid & embarassing stuff, I'll takes lots of pictures so you can remember too!" "I read something recently that said when people poke at or make fun of someone, they are doing it to hide their own insecurities or shortcomings?"
  • ok, i totally get how you are feeling & the pressure ur feeling. im only a couple years older than u so i kno how tough it is to be a young n female (people jus dont seem to "get" it).. i had the same issue wit my friendz. I didnt & dont wana binge drink n get completely hammered n stuf, i jus wanted to maybe hav ONE drink when we go out n to parties etc but i was always being "pushed" alcohol, itz craziness. and it wasnt by dudes it was by tha girls everytime. personally, if i drink too much i feel sick n dizy n i look like shiz. plus i seen alot of girls my age who drink alot n get like mini beer bellies and i mos def dont work out like a fiend jus to end up wit a gut only because people wana make me do sumthn i dont wana do! i duno if ur in tha same boat, but im quite a pop girl (popular) n its very hard fo me to say no to social stuf.. look, i jus tell peeps i dont drink n if i do itl be maybe one drink at tha most. if they ask why, i jus say because im already on my own natural high n i dont like making stupid decisions under tha influence and i like havn a flat stomach! lolz. i dont really get questioned much afta i say dat, actually alot of girls followed suit. n yeh ur right, who wants to be a drunk? ewe (o . O) hope dat helped! =)
  • "KISS MY ASS!!!!!" lol, j/k..maybe. nah, nice job on resisting!!! you seem very smart. just ignore them and tell them to back off..if they persist...you do not need them as friends. :)
  • good for you. Just don't say anything at all. There is a reason why people shouldn't drink at a young age. Just make sure you don't get in the car with a drunk friend. Call another friend or your parents. I am sure they would be very proud that you are making responsible decisions.
  • You're acting a lot more sensible and mature than they are and they are probably a bit jealous of that. You could say "alcohol makes me sick" or just that you are not interested.
  • they probley won't feel bad about saying stuff, but you can tell them you can't stand the tast of alcahool. theare makeing fun of you to try to presure you into drinking with them. your the smart one so stick to your convictions and don't listen to them. just say "what ever" when they say something about it and laugh it off. don't let what ENYBODY say get to your head nor heart stay on the path YOU CHOOSE.

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