I agree, be a leader, not a follower. If the activities are leading you away, invite them to your activities. The decisions you make now, will effect you for the rest of your life. Peer pressure doesn't just stop when you are an adult. I still have in-laws that pressure me to watch rated R movies. But I decided long ago that I didn't want to do that.
Make your decisions now and stick to them. The more you stand up for yourself, the stronger you will become and the easier it will be. Some of your friends may even respect you. If you lose a couple of friends over it, that just leaves room for new friendships to come.
You will be blessed for making the right decisions. They aren't always easy, but they are always worth it.
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