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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I teach HS, including 9th grade. Here's what I notice about "cool" kids:

They're funny but not at others' expense. They just haveba way of making that class feel like it's currently the most fun place you could possibly be. They manage to enjoy themselves and get things done while not being one of those moaners and groaners about work but also not being a grade grubber or someone who is acting like this assignment is life or death.

They do not make fun of others, they make light of situations. The kid who is always mocking other kids or is trying to be funny by being mean is loathed.

They're friendly in a genuine way. They will work just as happily with their friend as with the quiet dorky kid or the hand raiser who kind of annoys everyone.

They're pretty effortless. They're not trying to impress anyone. They just like what they like, wear what they wear and kids gravitate to them because they exude a confidence that most of the kids desperately want but don't get have. That's why they also present as leaders. They are charismatic and the kids want to be like that.

The cool kids are different from the popular kids. There's overlap for sure but the popular ones are ones who have money, an endless supply of high end clothing and accessories, nice cars, lots of freedom, are usually in some high profile sport or activity. They are followed and emulated and looked up to but kids also can be intimidated by them and won't approach. So they become kind of insulated in their little group. The cool kids interact with everyone because everyone genuinely likes them and feels at ease with them. [/quote]

I have noticed this too.  Some of the PPs are mistaking cool for popular. [/quote]

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