CATEGORY#2: Peer Pressure & Belonging Stress—
Confidence Buster #13 — They say…
“I laugh at jokes that aren’t funny just to stay in the group.”
Your son feels like they’re always performing—laughing, nodding, or going along just to avoid getting iced out.
Confidence Booster #13 —- You say…
“Faking it to fit in is exhausting. The people who matter most? Won’t need a performance.”
Self-Leadership Tip
Encourage him to ask:
“Do I feel better with them—or just relieved I’m not alone?”
Why it works
They learn self-honesty.