http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/cliques Questions tagged with 'cliques' at Ask MetaFilter. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:28:06 -0800 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:28:06 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/110314/Girls%2Dwho%2Deat%2Dtheir%2Dfeelings%2Dgirls%2Dwho%2Ddont%2Deat%2Danything What movies have high school clique introduction scenes? I'm watching Disturbing Behaviour (shuddup) and it has a fairly lengthy scene in the cafeteria, where the new kid is told all about the various factions in the student body. <br> <br> What other movies/tv shows have used this scene? I know Mean Girls is a fairly well known recent example, but I'm sure it's happened in countless teen films. These are usually set in the cafeteria, but if you can think of such a scene in another location that's cool too. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.110314 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:28:06 -0800 cliques film highschool jocks nerds teenmovies yellowbinder http://ask.metafilter.com/97925/How%2Dto%2Dsurvive%2Dsecondary%2Dschool Share your tips and lessons learned -- how to help a 12-year old survive, make friends, and be happy in secondary school? It's been a while since I was in secondary school (and frankly, I don't remember much of it; selective memory is a wonderful thing), so I'm at a loss! Please help me be a good guardian to my niece by providing me with some tips and lessons learned (for parents/guardians AND kids) on how to survive secondary school. <strong>Specifically, I'd like to know how you were able to survive secondary school -- what did your parents do that helped you? <em>Hurt you?</em> What are you currently or planning on doing for your kids?</strong> <br> <br> I appreciate the breadth of experience in AskMe. Thanks so much!<br> <br> <small>Some personal information if it helps to help tailor the responses:<br> * She is new to the area, and only has two close friends (neither of whom are in her classes). She attended summer school orientation program, so she is familiar with kids from other schools, but is very shy and doesn't typically strike up conversations with people.<br> * She's not a "typical" girl -- she wears boys' clothes, hates shopping, and doesn't wear makeup. She's not interested in boys yet (thank goodness) and still plays with Pokemon toys.<br> * Her hobbies are drawing (she is talented in this arena) and playing video games. <br> * She's an average student (but bright) with no interest in band or chorus, despite liking music. We are making her participate in soccer to be part of a team sport and we're encouraging her to get involved with the AV club.</small> tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.97925 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:20:36 -0800 adolescence anxiety cliques highschool juniorhigh middleschool parenting school parilous