School Cliques Article Archive

Help your children cope with pressure caused by school cliques and feel good about themselves regardless of how popular they are. Find even more resources about school cliques, peer pressure, and bullying.

• Dealing with the Tough Issues . . . Popularity and Friendship ProblemsSome children have no problems making friends.
• Ask Questions That Get Your Child Thinking About FriendsParents often worry about who their child’s friends are.
• Teach Your Preteen To Value Compassion Over PopularityBeing popular might be more important to your child than you think.
• Parents Can Help Ease the Pain of Feeling UnpopularToday, popularity is just as important to kids as it was in the past. And when a child feels unpopular, it’s painful. Here are some ways you can help.  
• Help Your Child Get Over Hurt FeelingsSome days, your child may feel as though you are the only friend she has. That’s especially true if members of a clique are teasing her or rejecting her.
• Parents Can Help Teens Deal With the Downside of CliquesWalk into any high school and you’ll see groups of friends spending time together.