A single misunderstood glance in the hallway can become "news" by third period. 3. Keep the Stakes Age-Appropriate
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The internal panic of wondering if they are "official" or just "hanging out." 2. The Influence of the Peer Group
The horror of a parent showing up too early to pick them up.