What happens to popular kids when they grow up?

Well, as adults, formerly “popular” kids are much more likely to end up in unsatisfying romantic relationships, have fewer fulfilling friendships, be perceived as having worse social skills, develop addictions that hamper their success, have fewer life skills, and have poorer mental health all around.

Are popular kids in high school successful in life?

Research suggests high school popularity may set the stage for more success later in life. According to a study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, people who were viewed by their classmates as popular in high school earn 2\% higher wages than their peers 35 years later.

Why are cool kids not popular in high school?

The bigger social world of high school often dilutes the social power of cool kids, because other kids have more options for forming relationships based on a wider variety of interests. Is Popularity a Good Thing?

Should Cool Teens Act older than their age?

Researchers warn that cool teens are often idolized in popular media, such as James Dean’s Rebel Without a Cause and Tina Fey’s Mean Girls. However, they discovered that seeking popularity and attention by trying to act older than their age may not yield the expected benefits, according to the study.

How did you feel as a kid when you were unpopular?

As a kid I was unpopular and to me it felt like I was somehow faulty or less than for being unpopular. I think this is cause my mum and people close to her valued popularity but also cause I was bullied at a very young age, around 5 – 8 years old.

What is the social impact of being a cool kid?

“Cool” kids tend to be admired and feared by their peers. There are age differences in how peers respond to antisocial popular kids. The social impact of these children tends to be highest during the middle school years.

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