Peer pressure is when someone is pressured to do something by members of their social group. it can be a very powerful force that encourages someone to do something that he or she is not comfortable doing. negative peer pressure may involve drugs, alcohol, tobacco, shoplifting, truancy, academic dishonesty, or sexual activity. if you felt that you were being pressured to do something that you were not comfortable doing, and you felt was wrong, how would you handle the situation? < < read less