Why Are Introverts Misunderstood In Modern American Society

Introverts are frequently maligned and misunderstood in this extroverted society. Introverts are usually seen as "the other". Only recently have introverts are considered a legitimate personality type. Introverts offer unique skills and perspectives to society. Introverts are to be respected and cherished, not derided.

Unpopular in High School-So What! Be Yourself

It is the dream of the average teenager to be popular. Being popular is equivalent to being in heaven to the average teenager. The WORST thing in the life of a teenager is to be UNPOPULAR. However, there are plusses to being unpopular in high school-such as being one's own person and following the road less traveled.

Why are Introverted Teens Stigmatized by Their Peers and Sometimes Their Parents

The societal image we have of teenagers are outgoing, gregariousness, and extremely social. Such teenagers are glorified in Western society. However, there are teenagers who are introverted. Such teenagers are often misunderstood by their peers and parents who often view them as "abnormal" and "strange". This is not necessarily the case- introversion is just another normal psychological type.

High School Social Status Revised

Popularity High School is always scary. Don't deny it, you with the purple hairband (purple is, like, totally the new pink!) High School is downright frightening. You can't fool me; I know four years ago you were climbing trees and you wore your...

Teen Werewolves & Vampires...Strange Teen Trends & Ways Teenagers Express Themselves

I instantly enjoyed quite a hearty chuckle out of the newest trend phenomena sweeping through the middle schools and high schools in this country. Upon further research, I have found that there are many new teen cliques and groups that seem to be subgenres or subcultures of the goth and emo trends. I believe the new pop culture involving vampire teenage romances and teen werewolves has a little something to do with this teen werewolf craze.

Is Your Child a Victim of Bullying...or a Bully?

I know that the minute you read the above sentence your said "Pretty well" or "Oh, I know my child". A great many parents think the very same thing, but they are wrong and you may be as well. Every week these days I pick up a newspaper and see an...

How To Survive High School

Mean Girls at School

Mean girls are girls that purposely say mean and ugly things to other girls at school. They bully by exclusion. Don't let your daughter go through this alone.

Navigating Workplace Cliques

Workplace cliques can be found anywhere there are three or more employees. I was a “lone wolf” type in high school. I didn’t really fit in with any of the groups: the jocks, the hippies, the Honor Society crowd, or the future Darwin Award...

Monster High Dolls by Mattel

Monster High dolls are not your typical Barbies! Say hello to Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stien and Draculara just to name a few!