Wanting to be more popular (Eugene, Age 13)

Ep. 21 – Eugene, Age 13: Wanting to be more popular | Popularity is not the same as friendship

Eugene wonders how to become friends with someone more popular than he is.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

- Popular kids are socially powerful. What do you think that means? How is that different from being well-liked? 

- How can someone be “cool” if they are also unkind? Do you know anyone like that? How do other kids react to that kid?  

- Why do you think some kids care a lot about being popular? What do you think about popularity?

- What are some ways that kids could try to increase how well-liked they are?

- Think of the happiest kids you know. Would you say they are very popular,  medium popular, or unpopular? Do many, some, or few kids like them? Do they have close friends? What do your observations suggest about how happiness is related to popularity and friendship?

Books mentioned in the podcast:

Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to making and Keeping Friends https://eileenkennedymoore.com/child-development-books/growing-friendships/

Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions about Friends and Other Kids https://eileenkennedymoore.com/child-development-books/growing-feelings/

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