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Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised: Exploring the WEIRD Stuff from Gossip to Grades, Cliques to Crushes and Popularity to Peer Pressure

Book by Jessica Speer · 13 quotes · Middle School, Middle School Quotes, Friendship

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Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised: Exploring the WEIRD Stuff from Gossip to Grades, Cliques to Crushes and Popularity to Peer Pressure Quotes

“The best word to describe middle school friendships is CHANGE. Personalities change, interests change, groups change, and even moods change all the time.”

“All friendships naturally change over time. But, like crushes, braces, and pimples, friendship changes are especially common in middle school.”

“When you notice you're thinking judgmental thoughts, pause. Try to catch yourself before you speak, text or do any harm. You can't get those words back.”

“We all have judgmental thoughts sometimes. And we all have the power to keep these thoughts to ourselves.”

“Sometimes, stress can be useful and inspire us to tackle challenges. But stress can also feel overwhelming, making us constantly worry about how things will turn out.”

“When stress feels overwhelming, it's important to find support and to take care of yourself while getting your stress level back to a manageable level.”

“All humans share a deep desire to be treated as something of value. Everyone wants to be seen, heard, listened to, and treated fairly.”

“Everyone looks for different things in friendship, but deep down, everyone is trying to find the same stuff; acceptance and belonging.”

“Whether you have been the target of aggressive behavior or the aggressor, this event does not define you. Every day brings a new opportunity to start again.”

“There's nothing wrong with being part of a group. Humans are social, so it's no surprise that people band together. In fact, many important human achievements, like the civil rights movement, are inspired by groups. But group behavior can also create a sense of division.”

“Everyone makes mistakes. Apologize as needed and do better next time. The biggest lessons in life often grow out of mistakes.”

“When the dust settles, kids respect the kids who dare to say no to things they don't want to do.”

“Of course, mistakes and mess-ups are inevitable. Humans are imperfect, especially in middle school. Go easy on yourself and others. And when all else fails, connect with people and activities that make you smile.”