Question

Alonso’s friends want him to drop out of school and go to Mexico. Which scenario is an example of using mediation to counteract peer pressure?

Ask a mutually trusted friend or family member to step in and help weigh the pros and cons.
Suggest that he and his friends travel over spring break instead.
Politely say no; he does not want to compromise his future goals.
Avoid those friends because he cannot resolve the situation.

Answer 1

Ask a mutually trusted friend or family member to step in and help weigh the pros and cons.

This uses a neutral third party to facilitate discussion and help resolve the pressure, which is mediation.