Like, will my girl be a "mean girl?" She's never shown that kind of tendency, except towards me. I would think if I found out she was a "mean girl," I could figure out a way, or consult a trusty manual to figure out a way, to nip that in the bud. I would also hate to think she could be a victim of mean girls. What would I do then? I firmly believe kids have the tools solve their own problems, so I guess the answer is to just help them find those tools.
Do people realize it when they're mean? I always wonder why people venture down this path. In the case of the man I witnessed today, I see immaturity as the underlying issue. But, when it's about kids (and probably adults now that I think about it), I think it's about positioning yourself socially. Is this why she's a mean girl to me? Is she trying to change her status from one of underling to one who's in control? One who has the power?
So, if kids have the tools to solve their own problems, where are my mean girl tools?
No comments:
Post a Comment