One story is about a mean girl who spread false rumors about a new student. She told everyone that the new girl had a criminal record just because she was jealous of the attention the new student got. It made the new girl really sad and she had a hard time making friends at first.
One common characteristic is jealousy. Mean girls often target those who are more popular, prettier or smarter than them. For instance, if a new girl is getting a lot of attention from boys, the mean girl will try to bring her down.
There's often the story of mean high school girls who form exclusive cliques. For example, they might not let a new student sit with them at lunch and make fun of her clothes. They think they're better than others and use their popularity to bully those they consider outsiders. They might also give dirty looks and whisper mean things when the 'outsider' walks by.
A common one is when a mean girl spreads rumors about another girl. For example, she might say a girl is dating someone she's not. But then it turns out the girl she spread the rumor about has a really cool part - time job at a place the mean girl really wants to work at. So the mean girl looks bad. It's embarrassing for her because she was just being mean for no good reason.
Popularity is a big theme. Mean high school girls usually strive to be at the top of the social ladder. They might use mean tactics like spreading rumors about other girls to maintain their status. Jealousy is also common. If another girl gets more attention or a better grade, they can become really mean. And sometimes the theme is about fitting in. They force others to conform to their standards or be treated badly.
Sure. One example is when two mean girl groups fight over who gets to be the 'queen bee' of the school. They'll spread nasty rumors about each other and try to turn other students against their rivals. Another is when a mean girl is jealous of a nice girl's relationship with a popular boy. So she'll try to break them up by lying to both of them.
One common trope is the popular clique led by the mean girl who bullies others. For example, she might spread rumors about the new girl in school. Another is the transformation of the victim. Maybe the bullied girl decides to stand up to the mean girl and in the process, she gains confidence and new friends.
Well, it could be that in a particular discussion, collection of tales, or even a creative work, high school stories are excluded. It might be to focus on other aspects of life such as adulthood, early childhood, or a completely different fictional world. It could also be that high school stories are seen as too cliched or overdone, so the decision is to have 'no high school stories'.
Definitely not. High school girls are in a stage of development. Stories with such themes can distort the perception of normal relationships and may also violate moral and ethical norms. We should encourage stories that promote positive values among high school students.
One way is through confidence. If the victim walks around with her head held high and doesn't let the mean girl's words get to her, it can be really powerful. She can also use humor. For example, if the mean girl makes a mean comment, the victim can make a witty comeback that makes the mean girl look foolish. And she can find allies among the other students, like those who are also tired of the mean girl's behavior, and together they can stand up to her.