Girls, the study showed, were more likely to be susceptible to peer pressure than boys. The pattern carried over to high school. The study's authors said there are several things parents can do to decrease the risk. First, they need to be involved in the lives of their children, to know what the children do and understand who they know. Second, parents should demonstrate high expectations.
Children often rise to meet the expectations of their parents.
Third, the study recommends that parents hold their children in high regard, respect their opinions and listen to their ideas. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Pages will open in a new browser window External sites are not endorsed by CNN Interactive. An AOL Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved.