Parent Guide > Maybe Mean Girls' Mental Games Have a Purpose
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 "Maybe Mean Girls' Mental Games Have a Purpose" by Erika Engelhaupt.
This article discusses women and the "mean girl" stereotype. New studies focusing on aggression in females shed light on stereotypes and realities for women.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Gender Roles as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this news article at home:
- What was "Maybe Mean Girls' Mental Games Have a Purpose" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- Watch Catalyst: Mean Girls at home with your child.