When Teen Friend Groups Turn Mean
Briefly

"Len explained that he had originally been drawn to his ex-friends because they were bright, fun, attractive, and capable classmates. But gradually, he saw them as insecure, prone to meanness, and prone to gossip."
"Len surmised that most of this group lived in families lacking warmth, affection, or interest in them. This insecurity led them to cling to their friend group at school for a sense of belonging."
Read at Psychology Today
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