When I was in school, I remember the teachers often talked about peer pressure. They would warn us about the dangers of giving in and share what activities we should avoid, even if our friends were doing them. Our parents also addressed this, though they rarely called it “peer pressure.” Many of us remember the …
When kids enter middle school, it feels like they are entering a whole new world (No Aladdin pun intended, lol) because that’s exactly what happens. Everything is completely different. They make new friendships while losing old ones. Puberty makes its grand entrance. Friendship dynamics become more complex, school becomes more fast-paced, and responsibilities begin to …