Louise Barnett
Louise Barnett
Mean Girl Culture & Our Tween Daughters
Mean Girl Culture & Our Tween Daughters
Mean Girl Culture & Our Tween Daughters
Monday 31st March 2025
Explore the impact of mean girl culture on tweens and learn practical steps to support your child through bullying.
40 minutes
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Louise Barnett
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Episode Overview
- Recognise the different forms of bullying: physical, verbal, relational, and cyberbullying.
- Understand that relational bullying can be just as damaging as physical bullying.
- Foster open communication with your child to identify issues early.
- Collaborate with schools to ensure they understand and address all forms of bullying.
- Teach empathy and kindness to help children build supportive relationships.
No child should come home from school every day, tears streaming down their face because of cruelty from other children
Mean girl culture is more than just a phase – it's a serious issue that can have lasting effects on our children. In this episode of Together S.O.B.E.R., host Louise Barnett dives into the complexities of relational bullying among tween girls. Louise shares her personal experiences as a mother, revealing the heartbreaking struggles her daughter faced due to mean girl behaviour.
The episode explores different types of bullying, including physical, verbal, relational, and cyberbullying, and emphasises the often overlooked but equally damaging impact of relational bullying. You'll hear about the subtle ways this type of bullying manifests – eye rolls, whispers, exclusion – and the emotional scars it leaves behind. Louise stresses the importance of recognising these signs early and taking proactive steps to support children.
She also highlights the critical role schools play and the need for open communication between parents, children, and educators. This episode is packed with practical advice on how to create a safe and supportive environment for your child, including tips on fostering open communication, teaching empathy, and collaborating with schools. If you're a parent worried about bullying or looking for ways to support your child through tough times, this episode is a must-listen.