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PiscesI'm Afraid My Kid Is ... Popular
Recession Mama Michele Ashamalla: Last week, my daughter was elected student body president of her elementary school. She had to make a poster and give a speech in front of several hundred students, who then voted. There were seven terrific candidates (well, at first there were eight, but one got booted from the race upon the discovery that there had been promises of Silly Bandz in exchange for votes ...). She ran against two of her good friends.
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I think when I was growing up, “popular” kids seemed equivalent to the “in-crowd” kids and since I wasn’t in the “in-crowd”, the term “popular” always carried a negative connotation to me. But your daughter, I know, does not befriend someone based on in-crowd or out-crowd or any-crowd status; I have a feeling she may initiate the redefining what “popular” means to a lot of people—not in or out but friendly, helpful, and hardworking (what you had listed). I like that definition and connotation a LOT better. Congrats!
Being a “popular” girl is going to create a lot of drama for her in the future (I’m speaking from experience). It’s all fun until you hit 7th grade ;)
You should be afraid, be very afraid. YOu have one chance to be popular: want 2nd grade? 6th? High School? I say wait until you’re 40 and get the last laugh!
Popular kids are in fact at higher risk for early sex and drug/alcohol use, as well as other risky behaviors, so you do have cause to be worried.
It is a blessing to your child that she is popular. Be thankful for the favor she has found. Talking now about peer pressure, bullies, standing up for what is right can prevent problems. Keep communication going as she gets older. Popularity can be a very positive asset in life to people who strive to stay positive.
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Congrats to your daughter! I think that qualifies as the good version of popular :)