Queen Bees and Wannabes
Book • 2002
In 'Queen Bees and Wannabes,' Rosalind Wiseman delves into the secret world of girls' friendships, providing insights and strategies for parents to help their daughters navigate the challenges of adolescence.
The book categorizes the various roles within cliques, such as Queen Bees, Wannabes, Messengers, Bankers, Targets, and Torn Bystanders, and offers practical advice on handling social conflicts, bullying, and other issues.
It includes 'Check Your Baggage' sections to help parents recognize their own biases and 'What You Can Do to Help' sections with sample scripts and strategies.
The book has been updated to address modern issues like social media, gender expression, and cancel culture.
The book categorizes the various roles within cliques, such as Queen Bees, Wannabes, Messengers, Bankers, Targets, and Torn Bystanders, and offers practical advice on handling social conflicts, bullying, and other issues.
It includes 'Check Your Baggage' sections to help parents recognize their own biases and 'What You Can Do to Help' sections with sample scripts and strategies.
The book has been updated to address modern issues like social media, gender expression, and cancel culture.
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