Books to read to survive mean girls

[Anonymous]

I was sure I saw a post at one time about good books for parents to read and others for girls to read to understand and survive mean girl world, but I now cannot find. Anyone know the link or apologies for asking what I swear is already posted here, but any suggestions? Thanks,

[Anonymous]

the bible

seriously, get her into a bible study group with like minded girls who aren't bullys but love one another


maybe sisterhood of the traveling pants?

[Anonymous]

Untangled?
Queen Bees and Wannabees?

I’m not sure what the PP is talking about

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:the bible

seriously, get her into a bible study group with like minded girls who aren't bullys but love one another


maybe sisterhood of the traveling pants?

Bible-thumpers are the worst for being mean.

[Anonymous]

I'm reading Untangled. I think it's helpful.

[Anonymous]

Odd Girl Out

Other relevant books:

Reviving Ophelia

Schoolgirls by Peggy Orenstein

[Anonymous]

I just ordered the smart girls guide on what to say. I haven’t read it it but it looks promising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Odd Girl Out

Other relevant books:

Reviving Ophelia

Schoolgirls by Peggy Orenstein

+1 for all of these. Read Queen Bees and Wannabes first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:the bible

seriously, get her into a bible study group with like minded girls who aren't bullys but love one another


maybe sisterhood of the traveling pants?

Oh this made me laugh! I have no doubt that many church goers are nice people, but I have met MANY bible devotees who are simply nasty people. Church does not always equal good person.

[Anonymous]

Maybe time to watch a medley of mean girls movies with your daughter and discuss the characters’ progression. I recommend:

-Saved! (Hilary Faye)
-Heathers
-Clueless (although not strictly about mean girls, Tai’s transformation is instructive)
-And of course, Mean Girls (discuss how Cady and Janice are themselves mean girls)

[Anonymous]

Also - you might be able to find some videos of the authors for these books. I was able to attend a speakers series with the author of Untangled earlier this year. Sometime the speaker with Q&A can help accelerate the support you need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:the bible

seriously, get her into a bible study group with like minded girls who aren't bullys but love one another


maybe sisterhood of the traveling pants?

Oh this made me laugh! I have no doubt that many church goers are nice people, but I have met MANY bible devotees who are simply nasty people. Church does not always equal good person.

Not to mention that the Bible is generally abusive to women. What an awful idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was sure I saw a post at one time about good books for parents to read and others for girls to read to understand and survive mean girl world, but I now cannot find. Anyone know the link or apologies for asking what I swear is already posted here, but any suggestions? Thanks,

Untangled is probably the best Teen book I've read. It's not solely focused on queen bees but it is addressed. And overall offers good insights/coping mechanisms for these years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:the bible

seriously, get her into a bible study group with like minded girls who aren't bullys but love one another


maybe sisterhood of the traveling pants?

Bible-thumpers are the worst for being mean.

Agree. Catholic School K-12, here.

[Anonymous]

Anne of Green Gables