Talk about the whole concept of social peer pressure with her and emphasize that she's in school to learn. School isn't supposed to be easy or a party. Children who hear that message loud and clear do much better in school. Encourage her to take challenging courses, that her future depends on the effort that she begins to show as a young self-determining adult in middle school, that there is no honor in taking the easy route. I tell children this age that they are not only responsible for themselves in the here and now but that they are also responsible for their FUTURE selves and to keep all doors of opportunity open for that future Self who has rights, too.What's good advice to give a pre-teen girl who will soon...?
Thank you very much, Hala. I miss my own teenage daughter. She's a middle school English teacher now and would give you a great big gold star for caring so much about your daughter and asking this question. : )
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Chin up.
And don't get swayed by the winds.
Like the previous posters have said, be yourself. Don't judge others, don't tease them for being different. There are all kinds of people in this world, accept them all for who they are.
My advice to give a preteen that is entering middle school to be safe.
tough tough age. i remember it too well
the best advice i have is never compromise who you are for anyone. if it doesnt feel right dont do it. peer pressure is the worst during the next 5-7 years. keep a steady head never give up and do something you know is wrong to fit in
be yourself
good luck you are or your child is embarking on a fun and scary time.
just do what you have to do. try to get into a good high school. and mainly don't forget who you are. you'll be more interested in guy's know and wanting to fit in, there's nothing wrong with that, as long as you do what you want to do and you know its the right thing.
Use condoms.
like everyone else says be yourself, also good advice for entering middle school since its the begining and life in general is dont gossip. if you gossip your friends will wonder what you say about them when your not around.
Try homeschooling?
theres a Book called c u n t. I KNOW TITLES IS CRAZY BUT THERES is a chapter in there called bloddy c u n t talking about girls getting their periods and not being ashamed rather being proud. its beautiful i think..
Great answers so far. I just wanted to add this...
Be mindful that just because everyone says they are doing it doesn't mean they actually are. (Sex, drugs, whatever).
Also, don't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself. ;)
Be yourself, even when no one else is.
It is probably one of the most difficult pieces of advice for pre-teen girls (and boys) to take.
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