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Middle School Social Development

Most middle school students experience conflicting values due to their changing roles within their family structure and the increasing influence of peers. Generally speaking, most students share the following characteristics and the way we enhance their social development is by realizing that they :

• need to feel part of a peer group, consisting of boys and girls, and are influenced by peer pressure and conformity to their group
• prefer active over passive learning activities that involve working with their peers
• need frequent physical activity and movement
• need adult support, guidance, and calm direction