What concerns do girls at elementary or middle school have about school?
959372
I have a daughter in the 6th grade. All I hear about is how her homeroom teacher will get mad at them for something, this really bothers her. She tries to please everyone. And then there is "the in group" if she doesn't have the right hair style or the right clothes, God help us all. In 6th grade it isn't all about boys, yet! I think it is really hard with the transition from little girl to young lady that concerns them most
760312
well,  i don't think so . i use to be a confident little girl with no worries, but as the years went by, and people started to tease me (and there is a plethora of homework now) i am always concerned, or anxious about me and my school work. i need to learn how to just relax.  i think it is  many moments that lead to one.
188636
Too me yes and no. When i was in Middle school i was looking forward to high school as a new start. I thought it was going to be great! That's when all the teachers came in and started stating that high school is so hard and that people don't care about you there and its just one big place with a bunch of bad people doing bad things. These where the teachers that were suppose to be supporting me! So i was so worried going to high school and when i got there i noticed it was great! it was just like middle school but there was a whole lot of more people and you get a bit more Independence homework and school wise. So i guess high school is different in some ways but its a whole lot better then middle school. There are a lot more people that you get to know and you classes will have different people in them but it just opens the door to new friends.
1176913
Little girl go sit down and read a book and stop worrying about silly stuff! Get prepared for the sixth grade and stop worrying about whose gonna be there! Do your parents know you are in here asking questions? Go ask your mama!
1163565
you should be in school worrying about your school work and not boys. only dumb girls get used by boys for sex so do your school work and be smart and go to college remember the world is field with stupid girls who think life is all about MTV and trying to be a movie star but they all get used because they are stupid. thats why they are all running around trying to find some rich guy to take care of them.
453347
Yes, It's a big drama fight to be the most popular girl.  The whole thing with the "cliques" is true to.  Stuff like that makes it hard for people to get through high school, because they are always worrying about what other people think about them
1090039
Just tell her that it is important she does well in school because then she can get into advanced classes in high school, which ultimatly will help her with college. Also tell her that in middle school, girls are very mean. It is probably the meanest age for girls. Just keep reminding her she is beautiful and smart and not to deal with mean people. (Watch the movie Mean Girls) Good luck!
674226
Women are doing a lot better in school these days. If that has any bearing on how bright their future is then I would say the girls have a brighter future.
202294
Sure, don't be so nervous! Middle school was fun for me, but high school is a lot better. It's fun because you have different classes and there's a lot more kids. Just make sure people like you because they're going to be around for a long time, like through high school! Also, you're going to meet alot more people so it'll be a great experience. You're also going to learn some more responsibilities, so do your work because teachers won't be your responsibility. And they care less and less, until you're in college and you're on your own. So great! But don't worry, you're young and soon enough middle school will be a distant memory (thank god!) Good luck!
804237
My oldest daughter made A+'s all through elementry school.  Then she discovered boys.  Boys, whether smart or dumb, tend to be very competitive and they have trouble competing with a very intelligent girl.  If the boys can't "outsmart" they switch to cruel put downs and name calling.  \n\nMy daughter quickly figured out by dumbing herself down, the boys liked her and she wanted a boy friend.  Her grades fell and she became an average student.  Average students don't get the great educational scholarships.\n\nSame sex schools are starting to become popular and recent court rulings are allowing public schools to have same sex magnet schools.  This removes the need for gender based competition.  Girls can be a smart as they want and still socialize with boys outside the classroom.  Boys don't feel threatened by the intelligence of the girl and the girl doesn't "dumb down" to the boy friends level.
388944
there are mixed studies on that.  there is an argument to be made that by removing sexual temptation and competition from a school environment, you reduce a lot of the need for students to worry about anything except study.  also, it is becoming an understood precept that girls and boys learn differently and at different rates.  by separating the two sexes, you can prepare the teachers accordingly and hire teachers specifically capable of teaching boys vs. girls.  it comes down to ensuring that same-sex schools receive equal funding regardless of gender.  for example, sports is a huge part of the inequity between genders and funding.  until that's addressed you'll always have issues of true parity in education.
884910
I go to an all girls school now, and I have to say it all depends. Firstly, all girls schools are private so it's very likely that the academic levels are more challenging than average. I think that this pushes students to take harder courses anyway. However, it's normal that people don't take advantage of this and not try their best. There were times where I didn't care about doing well so I didn't.. but I always get the feeling that most people at school ARE serious about succeeding (which could be good or bad depending on your own situation). But I think that once you get it in your head that you want to do well, it's easier to find people to seriously study with, and teachers do seem to really care, once you notice it. I'm not saying all girls would do better at an allgirls school-- there are exceptions (some of my friends left cuz not going to school with their guy friends bothered them enough to not try to do better in school). It's also very easy to get boy-crazy, but you gotta keep in mind that people know people and get to know people through connections, so it's not like we're totally separated from guys-- although I know being at school WITH them would be very different. \nI've found that being at an allgirls school gets really difficult (especially bc girls can get freakin annoying) but I think it's helped me do well. If I were at a co-ed school, it's obviously very possible to do well there too. But for me, being at an allgirls school helps me focus more because I think there's generally more pressure to do well and not care as much about what other people (i.e. guys) think. What it comes down to is how serious the individual is about school, regardless of what kind of school it is.
451167
i am in middle school 2- and i am a girl- so just either get someone else 2 do it 4 u or if u r really brave and don't care about what other people think, get her to b your friend, then get her alone and ask her really seriously without much pressure-girls don't like 2 b pressured, remember, we are just as nervous and insecure as you are!
660026
Girls in middle school are really insecure.  Even the popular ones.  Speaking from my own experience, I think girls like a guy who's confident.  Not macho, not a show-off, but confident.  Be the guy who has integrity, who always stands up for what is right.  Be the guy who is the hero. (girls always fall for the hero).  This particular girl you like may not notice, but it will definitely pay off in the future with some other girl.\n\nYou've got lots of years to learn how this thing works.  Believe me, the geeky guys in middle school have sure turned into mega hunks now!
93854
most American girls are close minded
817956
My daughter is nearly 9 and distressed that boys and girls get changed for PE in the class room together.  I spoke to the school and they informed me they have to as no changing facilities in the school.\nThe school do not think it is an issue but some children do!
1055806
For girls it is - more boys more problem.\n\nWe all are designed to live our life as 1 boy with 1 girl.\nWhenever any one is more its a problem.