Parent Guide > Herd Behavior
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 "Herd Behavior" by CommonLit Staff.
"Herd Behavior" describes how individuals change when they are part of a crowd.
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 :
"Why do people follow the crowd?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this psychology article at home:
- What was "Herd Behavior" about?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: