Parent Guide > Football Hooliganism
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Football Hooliganism" by CommonLit Staff.
Violent acts and delinquent behavior have long been associated with soccer games. The need to feel accepted by a group and to gain power are the main reasons people partake in what is known as football hooliganism.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Social Pressure as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What are the effects of following the crowd?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Football Hooliganism" about?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch Marilynne Robinson: The Threat of Neotribalism at home with your child.