Dear Next Generation: ‘Stop crumbling under peer pressure, stand up for yourself’

Dear Next Generation: ‘Stop crumbling under peer pressure, stand up for yourself’
Dear Next Generation, an advice column from readers to young people. Photo by Shutterstock
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Every time someone graduates, I include a list of my own pearls of wisdom in the card with the check. These are two of my favorites.

“Be the Leader of Yourself.” If you do this, then you will not be persuaded to do something reckless, stupid, or illegal. You will always pause and use every opportunity to practice discerning judgment.