Schools need to give students time and a setting where they can have a protected time to learb how to deal with social issues outside of the traditional classroom learning experience. Middle school students say that athletic games, parties, and field days are their favorite school based social activities. Schools need to realize this and scheduling should allow for all students to participate in intramural and extracurricular activities. The seeking of power can be found in all middle schools especially among boys. The need to have some sense of power over someone or something is very strong.
Students tend to stick together in groups most like themselves.
It is important for teachers to provide opportunities for diverse groups of students to work together. Set realistic goals for the students with their help. Always have positive expectations for the students. It is important to provide understanding, reassurance and affirmation to the students. Peer Acceptance Peer acceptance often relies on following a set of unwritten peer-group norms.