Imagine what it must be like for teenagers who don't feel they have room to breathe in their own homes. If you are a parent reading this book, you care about your child. If she is quirky, unusual, or nonconformist,… — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
“Instead of revamping school policies to welcome every child, many school systems are bent on revamping the students to conform to their schools.” — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
Imagine what it must be like for teenagers who don't feel they have room to breathe in their own homes. If you are a… — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
“A teacher in Oklahoma reflected on the post-graduation aftermath of student social divisions. “The in crowd always hangs together, even after graduation. They are… — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
“Polarization is just one of many ways group membership can change an individual. Perhaps the most striking effect of group membership is that it… — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
“No student should be encouraged -- by anyone -- to change himself until he's "normal," a term that says everything and means nothing.” — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
In one survey, respondents listed Princeton as one of the country’s top ten law schools. The problem? Princeton doesn’t have a law school — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
Social standing does not necessarily translate to social acceptance. — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
“Instead of revamping school policies to welcome every child, many school systems are bent on revamping the students to conform to their schools.” — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
“He comes in entirely as an outsider. He lets his mind wander. He’s not endangering his academic position because he doesn’t have one, and… — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
Random, meaningless groups can adopt an us-versus-them mentality. — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
“Conformity is a mask behind which students can hide their identity or the fact that they haven't yet figured out their identity.” — Alexandra Robbins Copy Share Image
