92 Quotes by Alexandra Robbins

Polarization (is) a tendency for groups to form judgments that are more extreme than individuals' personal opinions.

Random, meaningless groups can adopt an us-versus-them mentality.

QUIRK THEORY: Many of the differences that cause a student to be excluded in school are the same traits or real-world skills that others will value, love, respect, or find compelling about that person in adulthood and outside of the school setting.

Social standing does not necessarily translate to social acceptance.

The 1970s, fewer than 25% of US residents lived in counties in which the presidential candidate won by landslide. 30 years later, that percentage has nearly doubled.

The only way I'm going to make any friends is if I take the first step.

Teenage drinking has been declining since 1999, but students vastly overestimate their classmates' use of alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. For example, a study conducted at a Midwestern high school when teenage alcohol use was peaking found that students believed that 92% of their peers Frank alcohol and 85% smoked cigarettes. When researchers surveyed the school to unearth the actual statistics, they learned that 47% of students had consumed alcohol and 17% smoked.

If teachers are uncomfortable at their own school, they will pass on their uncertainties or negative attitude to students.

Students usually don't refer to themselves as nerds until someone else accuses them of being one.