Peer Pressure

Peer Pressure can be used as a positive force, as seen in this scenario! Take a look at one of our newest TV spots and watch as a group of teens influence their friend to ‘do the right thing’ while hanging out at a music store.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

[music]
Comon Man.
Just do it quick, no one’s watching.
You have to if you want to hang with us.
[music]
The other one too?
Good Job.

Do the right thing. Pass it on. A message from the Foundation for a Better Life.

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YOUR COMMENT

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What a great spin. Thanks for the ride.

Antoinette from Dallas, TX, January 19, 2022

I love your ads and will always stop to watch - no matter how many times I've them. The world seems so angry and blaming. I appreciate these reminders of thoughtfullness and caring.

Susan Reed from Arlington, Texas, March 26, 2021

nice work and good influence to others

Richard Philip S.Tejada from Santa Rosa City,Laguna, April 29, 2020

soo cool yo

Seaon from Anson Tx, April 10, 2020

At first i thought they were stealing some music and i got so mad like hey what the #### you got to be watching them cashier, instead i saw him put the music back so I WAS LIKE aww man busted by a girl Ha ha any way really good lesson to all way try to do what is right never wrong

Miles Kid from TX, April 10, 2020

it is cool

Anonymous, March 31, 2020

He put the CD's back and could not do it because he knew it was wrong. It was the right thing not to take them. The manager could have caught him. If you steal the camera would catch you.

Mrs. Ballantines class from RLC, October 21, 2019

Many people view peer pressure as a solely negative thing, and try to teach us to resist it. But this video shows that it is often a good thing. Thank you for sharing!

Anonymous, September 8, 2019

Great message! Do the right thing!

Anonymous, April 2, 2019

Do not steal do the right thing.

Anonymous, August 17, 2018

Excellent!

Anonymous, January 18, 2017

Great ad. I love all you put out.

Sandi from South Bay, CA, July 3, 2016

That's pretty neat

Anonymous, June 7, 2016

Show strength of character and do the right thing even if it won't make you popular, Your true friends would support you anyway,

Jim from Teddington , March 18, 2016

Do right make sure that if you are in a peer pressure for the wrong think just say no.

lorien from lo, December 1, 2015

do the right thing even if u wanna be cool,still do the right thing.If you arent cool,still you will feel good for doing the right thing

Zach from ANOYMOUS, November 15, 2015

Do the right things!!!!,amen

Zakiyah , November 14, 2015

the video shows that always do the right thing no matter what.

Anonymous, November 4, 2015

That was the right thing to do.

Anonymous, November 2, 2015

This video shows to always do the right thing even if i means you don't become cool or popular.

Brianna.k from white Middle , November 2, 2015

This young man was pressured to steel a C.D. from a store, but he knew it wasn't the right thing to do. So, he put theC.D.'s back and did the right thing. This showed his true character.

Anonymous, November 2, 2015

WOW.I'm speech less

NULL from NULL, February 9, 2015

that is a great comercial

emmanuel from orlando, florida, July 28, 2014

Plot twist

Reagan from NGA, April 24, 2014

No words could express what I've got to say

Caryl from Philippines, March 12, 2014

Very nice

June candelaria from Philippines, February 16, 2014

I showed this to my brother and now he knows to do right choice

penguin from new jeresy, November 14, 2013

this video is super cool

Pamela from Tampa Bay, September 23, 2013

Using this to present a story and ad tells for my Communications class :) It's a nice message and I love it.

Billy Stewart from New York, August 30, 2013

My wife and I are watching these videos and are enjoying the messages they send out. This one really is relevant to today as it was years back about peer pressure. Keep up the great work, and God bless you.

Leo from Montana, August 7, 2013

peer pressure can make you do something that they might land you in trouble...

Lil Diva from Kuruman, August 2, 2013

best eves

maria from school, June 19, 2013

Have to admit. Ending took me off guard. I thought he was gonna turn away, but no. They good kids! ^_^

MK from Alaska, May 20, 2013

Can I get the embeded code for this video? I would love to include it in my Adolescence Peer Pressure presentation for school :)

Cassy from MI, April 24, 2013

Beautifully put, Annie. What a wonderful message.

Linda Wolfe from El Paso, TX, March 5, 2013

These commercials have such a magnificent impact. I often see the "The Race" but I did not know until now that there were so many fantastic, moving and morally educational commercials. I see so much of the negativity and it feels absolutely wonderful to experience a magic that can make me laugh or cry in just 60 seconds....Thank you.

Annie from Trinidad, W.I., March 1, 2013

I love the idea, but of course it's the goth kid who stole something in the first place. I find that somewhat stereotypical.

JustSomeDude from Castle Rock, February 27, 2013

I managed that store for years. Hilarious.

Davey from UT, February 25, 2013

This commercial kept me watching it until the end. I'm inspired. It definitely built in an impressive story within 60 seconds. If this commercial was 30 seconds, it would have felt rushed and abrupt. I felt like I was there.

JONATHAN ANONUEVO from SAN JOSE, CA, December 30, 2012

Clever! Thanks for these videos... It's nice to see that things like this aren't dead in our culture. The constant stream of money grubbing ads with no interruption was beginning to feel a bit soul crushing.

eleventy4 from VA, December 30, 2012

Inspiring... make the right choices!

Aaron D. Coose from don't want to say, December 15, 2012

Friends can force someone to do right things.

N.Yadav from INDIA, November 22, 2012

Is there anyway we can download the video? since the streaming here is quite slow...

chyntia from jakarta, October 19, 2012

I LOVE THIS VIDEO BECAUSE I DEAL WITH THIS KIND OF STUFF ALL THE TIME THANKS THIS VIDEO TELLS ME A LOT THANK YOU

KIABOO from IDAHO , September 18, 2012

At first I thought they were making him steal something but it ended up being that they were making him put it back that was a good choice!

isabel from illinois, September 5, 2012

I thought it was right thing to do.

areli from illinois, August 30, 2012

Mrs. Montigney's lunch base really liked this video and thought it sent a good message!!!

Mrs. Montigney from stuart, florida, August 23, 2012

This is one of the ways through which peer pressure can be seen in a positive way. Can we have more of this for the African boys and girls to see since they emulate more from the western countries?

tabby from kenya, August 2, 2012

Great way to show how easy it is to be the positive form of peer pressure! Excellent work! Keep 'em coming!

Erika from Seattle, July 2, 2012

This one had a really surprising ending but still good!

Adam from San Diego, June 28, 2012

My favorite "do the right thing" commercial is the one where the lady leaves her purse on the bench and the young man runs all the way to the other bus stop to return the purse...excellent!...it says don't ever judge just by what you think you're seeing.

Jody Lloyd from Lancaster, CA, June 9, 2012

Love it!

Imelda from Miami, FL, May 6, 2012

What a GREAT message! Can't tell you how GOOD it made me feel! Wish I could make the whole world feel and react the way I felt when I first saw it. Just fantastic!!!

Chris Bloomfield from Okmulgee, Oklahoma, May 5, 2012

Great message! I agree with other comments, it would be nice to have a share button for Facebook to share these positive messages. The world needs more morality based ads.

Kim from Massachusetts, April 7, 2012

Keep up this good work!

mary ansel from farmington hills mi, February 29, 2012

Great videos! Keep making and publishing them..and I'll keep sharing them!!!

Pete S from Flemington, NJ, January 29, 2012

I am going to use these as intro to character ed. for my classes at school! Thanks

Lynn from Alabama, January 17, 2012

These messages are amazing. Please keep creating them. If you could put a "share" button on this link to share with facebook that would be fabulous, I'd like to post them all on my neice and nephews walls. I have already liked the facebook page, but direct links from here would be great. Keep up the good work, and THANK YOU!

Kim from Winnipeg, January 10, 2012

Thank you so much for these TV spots promoting honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness. These values are important because they not only build good character, but are essential for raising self-esteem.

Rick Hunter from Winston-Salem, NC, January 9, 2012

Excellent content. We are all basically good and we do need reminders. Getting back to basics and doing what we know is right. Excellent reminders for ALL. GREAT WORK!

Michael from Arizona, January 8, 2012

this is an excellent endeavor KEEP passing it on

clarine from trinidad and tobago, December 29, 2011

Everyone needs to see all of these commercials over and over again. That is how we learn. I think Values.com is great. Please watch and share!

Glen from Milwaukee,WI, November 17, 2011

We're thankful to see others willing to do the right thing from what friends and others guide them to do. We have several friends who encourage others to be themselves instead of someone they're not comfortable being. We choose to hang out with those who lead us to the right path in our lives...to make good decisions, and to be proud of doing the right thing and making the right choices.

EncouragingHighSchoolers from nc, November 15, 2011

its good to see that people are willing to encourage others to do the right thing.

krissypooh from NC, November 15, 2011

- It's good to see young kids that want to do the right thing. It was easier to put stolen things back, than walking out of the store with them in your pockets! - Stay on the right track, and choose the right friends to hang with -Jalazisa

Jalazisa from Reidsville, November 15, 2011

It's great to see kids doing the right thing.

Jon Miranda from Phoenix, AZ, November 3, 2011

I watched this for the first time yesterday. My daughter who is 12, stopped what she was doing ( texting :O) and watched the commercial and then tells me " Wow mom!! did you see that? " I was not watching it so I replayed it on the dvr and watched it with her. My daughter was "like that is so true! You can pressure your friends to do good stuff... I do it all the time" My heart swelled with pride... thanks for the commercials PEOPLE ARE PAYING ATTENTION TO THE MESSAGES especially our youth! Thank you!

irma from Caldwell,ID, November 2, 2011

girl you're so cool

Julianna anselmo from ca, October 27, 2011

What an awesome and "in your face" video for teens who are constantly saying "everybody's doing it, right". Cast was excellent as well. Thanks.

Ms. Faust from Franklin, TN, September 23, 2011

Near where I live someone has painted the slogan, "Live the change you want in the world." I think we should all do the right thing and change the world.

James Allred from USA, September 23, 2011

It is good to know there are people that are willing to do the right thing even in the midst of making poor choices. We challenge you to be this same ambassador in your community and school.

Mr. Petersen's 5th Hour from St. Francis, September 21, 2011

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