In middle school, winning is all about fitting in with the peer group. This is the time when children are forming relationships outside the family and, in essence, creating their own world. That’s why friendships become more and more valuable to them. Being part of the group is a driving force and can push kids to do really dumb things. That’s why, parent, your kid will do anything to fit in, to be one of the important people at school. He’s playing the jungle game to win, because losers don’t survive.
