P.S. I Loathe You

This book is the last one I will be analyzing as school will be starting soon. I will be doing things a little differently this time. Instead of posting comments under each sentence or phrase I will be commenting once and listing the parts where the abuse is occurring. I hope I have not been "too nit picky" but I had to point out where to find these things in girls. Again, if your daughter is a tween or will be approaching this age group then please show them this and talk to them about not getting stressed or feeling as if they have to follow their friends. Most importantly, talk to them about being their own person with their own decisions and minds. Our nation promises these rights to us and nobody should give these up to cater to a Queen Bee. If your child is a Queen Bee please do something. You do not want her to become what Massie has become. Falling from a throne can be just as traumatic as being abused by peers. It is vital that people understand that.

This book shows every bit the monster that Massie has become. We see her entitlement and control here. Also, her lack of empathy and respect for those around her. Her abuse has reached an all time high and is out of control. Layne and Dune stand up to Massie at the end and people are losing their charm for her including her friends. Who are we to blame? Everyone around her. Adults turned a blind eye and excused it. Her peers ah-dored her and her friends followed her blindly. A dog is treated better than the way she treats Claire yet Claire was willing to risk her own anxiety and live in fear to be a part of this group. At the end of the day is it worth it? Lisi Harrison may not be an expert in this field but shes had the psychology down to a fine art.

Massie gets to school early so she can make fun of the ex-crushes who would be housed in the Tiffany's trailers. However, these trailers are decorated as regular buildings. Massie also insists on The PC walking in formation across the parking lot. The trailers were not supposed to be made over and The PC was not suppose to be impressed by them according to Massie.

Massie states that the boy-fast did not work because The PC was hawt times ten. They had great looks, style and personality. At the end of the day the boys could not resist them.

Massie makes a comment about Kristen not living in a home after The PC has decided to do online shopping after school. It is a comment in the form of Kristen not having a home as she is poor and lives in an apartment. The comment was rude and even The PC noticed she went too far.

Dylan has gotten detention with Derrington who was Massies 7th grade boyfriend. It turns out that the two are having fun cleaning cars as punishment and sense an attraction. However, because Massie dated him the year before he was still "hers" and Dylan was not allowed to like him.

Layne and Kristen became secret friends over the summer. They had formed a Witty Committee and had a lot of fun together. However, because Massie does not like Layne then Kristen has to keep the friendship a secret. Layne calls Kristen after school and Kristen freaks because Massie could have been there. Massie cannot find out that they are friends.

One day at lunch Layne comes over to the table (remember she has two friends that are in The PC and one friendship is secret) where the girls are sitting. She is wearing a fedora with feathers on it. Massie makes a nasty comment to her. Layne mentions that Teen Vogue is doing a feature article in the DIY section. Massie replies with Disease Infected Youth implying that this is Layne. Only Dylan high fives Massie. Also, Derrington is hanging around trying to get Dylan's attention and Massie keeps complaining that Derrington keeps hanging around trying to get her attention because he misses her so much. The reality is he is so over Massie but her narcissism will not let it go. Alicia is not there as she is doing announcements.

Massie sprays Chanel No. 19 on Derrington's hood on his jacket. Layne sees her do this. Massie fires her a text that she has marked him as hers and the only way anyone else can have him is if she spills water on him. She also lets Dylan know this.

Kristen is hosting the weekly sleepover instead of Massie. Kristen has a cat named David Beckham. When Massie comes she brings her dog Bean. Beckham was sitting on Kristen's bed which is his territory. Massie lets Bean out of her bag and puts her on the bed where Beckham is. Beckham gets scared and hides under the bed. Bean gets comfortable where Beckham was sitting. Massie states that Beckham needs to go in her parents room until she learns to deal with Bean being the top animal. This makes Kristen upset but of course nobody helps her. The reason for the sleepover at Kristen's is because Dempsey lives in the same building and Massie likes him.

At the sleepover, Massie lets the girls know that whomever likes Derrington will have to deal with her as she finds out someone likes him. Nobody is allowed to have Derrington until she throws water on him. Also, she lets Dylan know that she is jealous of her because she has a crush and Dylan does not. Dylan does but its Derrington and she is the girl that Massie was speaking of having to deal with her for liking him.

Massie and The PC decide to form a cheer leading squad. Despite Alicia being the best dancer Massie will not allow any of her ideas and they are not acceptable. The PC will be on the squad and she will pick LBR's to be on the bottom of the pyramids.

At cheerleader auditions, Massie is in complete control. She does not have time to audition everyone so The PC can pick one person each to audition. Kristen picks a younger girl Ripple and Ripple ah-dores Massie. However, Massie finds Ripple to be a nuisance and yells her out of the gym. Alicia picks Olivia Ryan but because Massie does not like her and she liked Claires boyfriend Cam that she screams her out of the gym. Olivia calls her a fear leader and Massie has some snappy comeback. Layne and some guy Massie has dubbed McNugget will be on the squad with The PC.

At the game Massie is in full control. Alicia tries to add moves to the routines and Massie keeps cutting her down. Massie has pom-poms made of feathers and Layne is allergic to them. Instead of being an understanding person and trying another alternative, Massie gives Layne a terrible time and gets mad that she has to see the Nurse for this. After the game Dylan sees Derrington in the stands and kisses him. She is terrified that Massie will see them. Alicia sees them and snaps a picture.

At the sleepover Massie senses something is up. She uses manipulation in a game to find out. Alicia mentions that Dylan has a new crush but Massie thinks its Chris Abeley to Dylan's relief.

The cheerleaders and guys hang out at Rye Play land. Dune has noticed Massie's abuse and asks Kristen why Massie is so mean. Kristen wants to say either because Massie thinks its funny, she has to put others down because she thinks she so important, she was just kidding around and to stop being so judgemental but says none of these things to Dune. She cannot speak her mind. Layne likes Dempsey as does Massie so the two girls fight over him all day.

Layne gets sick in the park and throws up. It gets on Massie and Massie is furious. She insists Kristen keep Layne away from her and that this is all Kristen's fault. Dempsey is concerned for Layne and asks Kristen if she is okay. Kristen breaks and bursts into tears.

Dylan and Derrington are texting one evening. She lets Derrington know that they cannot be together because he is still Massies. Massie sprayed him with perfume and until she throws water on him then nobody can have him. Derrington thinks this is stupid. They decide to get detention together so they can hang out legally meaning not letting Massie find out.

The next day at lunch, Derrington starts a food fight by throwing food at Dylan. Massie gets involved as well. Massie states that Derrington needs to get over her already. Dylan thinks that Massie needs to get over herself but says nothing. Dylan says that maybe she should just let Derrington "go" since she has no interest in him. Massie refuses because that vamp is on the loose. The three get detention together. After detention, Dylan and Massie are talking. Massie says Derrington could never like Dylan because she is a big boned beta. Remember, Dylan has weight issues. Massie does not apologize despite Dylan being hurt by the comment.

At the next game, people are holding up #1 signs cheering for Massie. Alicia tries again to get some of her dance moves in and Massie once again fights with her. Derrington is seen smiling at Dylan and Massie gets suspicious. Alicia starts leading again and she and Massie get into a physical fight where Massie is calling her an amateur and that she cannot dance. During this shuffle, Massie bumps into Dempsey on the field and causes him to hurt himself. Layne runs over to him to make sure he is okay along with others. Massie is mad because nobody is paying attention to her. As she and Dempsey have not kissed yet and because her image is so important to her she does not go over and express concern for Dempsey. The crowd starts to BOO her As Layne did the human thing with Dempsey Massie kicks her off of the squad along with McNugget. Once again, Massie thinks everyone in the stands are loving her but Alicia points out that they are BOO'ing her by calling her "Curse! Curse! Curse!"

After the game, Layne and Dune are visiting Kristen. Kristen is a nervous wreck because she fears Massie finding out Layne is over there plus has lost Dunes shark tooth. Turns out Layne has the shark tooth but will not give it to her unless she helps her get Dempsey despite Massie liking him. Layne has brought a basket of goodies for Dempsey and Massie shows up with a suitcase full of goodies for Dempsey. Massie unlocks the door as she has her own key (she had it made without asking anyone when she slept over at Kristens) and finds everyone inside. Dune comes out stating that Kristen hung out with Layne during the summer and that they are friends. Also, that she was going to help Layne get Dempsey. Most importantly, Layme (as Massie calls her) is a much better friend than Assie (which Dune calls Massie). Massie is furious and lets go of a lot of verbal abuse. Layne is mad and goes home. Dune is mad and goes home. Massie feels betrayed by Kristen.

Massie then goes to Alicias and finds her with a new group called The Heartnets where Alicia is trying to form her own cheer leading squad because Massie was so controlling before. Massie again feels betrayed and is furious.

The next night Dylan shows up at the sleepover. Neither Alicia or Kristen are there. However, Dylan is not alone as she brings Derrington and wants Massie to release the hold she has had on her. Once again, Massie is furious and screams Dylan off of her property. Dylan begs to still be friends but Massie will have none of it. Later on Claire shows up with Cam. After he leaves, the two girls are spending time playing in the pool.

Massie has no concerns or cares about her other friends. Besides, she will have a brand new clique on Monday when school starts.

Again, I thank you for reading. There is a book after this where Massie hires models to be her friends. Nobody else is good enough for her. The PC make up at the end of the book. We see that Massie has fallen from her throne. Many times, Queen Bee's feel lost once they are dethroned. Many times after their former "subjects" will release a lot of anger by getting others against her. It can get very ugly and at the end of the day there are no winners but a lot of damaged girls. I will keep this blog up so feel free to use it as a reference. Have a good back to school experience everyone!

Disclaimer: I do not own these books. They belong to Lisi Harrison and everyone at Poppy Books.

Sealed with a Diss

Well, The PC did it. They now have the ah-mazing room for 8th grade. Also, they must bring A-list boys to Skye's end of the year bash. Massie schemes to get Skye set up with Chris Abeley. Also, they spy from the room on the boys at Briarwood during a sharing class from a device in the room that is hidden in a stuffed bear in the boys classroom. Damage is done to Briarwood and OCD will have boys the next school year. The boys wind up getting angry at The PC in the end. Again, we are here to focus on Relational Aggression so here we go.

The PC and Layne are at GLU Headquarters which is the spa on the Block Estate. Layne is there because she and Claire were suppose to study math but wires were crossed in communication. So, while Layne is there The PC texts in front of her and talk badly about her.

Texting itself in front of others is rude! This is nothing more than mean behavior on The PCs part. The good thing is that Layne is not affected because she knows how they behave and she does not want to be a part of the group. She was only there killing time. Once again, manners gone bad.

Skye, who is the 8th grade Queen Bee stops Massie in the school halls. She wants to make sure Massie comes through on her date with Chris or Massie will be sorry. Oh and lets not forget that Skye is wearing a tiara!

Threats are threats bottom line. Skye has threatened Massie right here. This tiara is only a symbol of the power she has over others. Once again, power is an issue and Skye is throwing it around in her threats.

Massie has organized the complete day of the party. She has made a video and step by step on what they are to wear, do their hair and make-up, how to act and basically exist. If someone does not obey then they are to go bald to the party. No exceptions!

Okay, I would think at 12-years-old that one would be able to choose what to wear and how to dress in general. Is something wrong with this picture? Another threat and that is if they do not obey then they go bald? Once again Massie is controlling and once again her friends are feeding her power. Is it worth it? What happens when these girls grow up? Cater to another Queen Bee? These social roles are sick and make sure your child does not fall into them.

This is a short entry as the book dealt more with boy/girl relationships than Relational Aggression. However, I did want to point out the places this was occurring.

Disclaimer: I do not own these books or characters. They belong to Lisi Harrison and Poppy Books.

It's Not Easy Being Mean

Everyone is back in Westchester and The PC are back at OCD. Claire is talking to her agent concerning her future career. Massie, Alicia and Dylan join the soccer team. Also, the 8th grade secret room is up for grabs as 7th grade girls go around trying to find the key that opens the door to the room. Where is the key? It is hidden under the mattress of a boys room. The first to find wins the room.

Claire has stalkers and people are buying her personal things from Tiny Nathan and Todd. Massie not only reminds the girls that people love The PC but also want to be The PC and that they still look for flaws in them.

Claire having stalkers is weird. However, my concern here is Massie believing everyone wants to be The PC. This is a good indication of high self-esteem and another indication of narcissism in the making. Parents and adults, encourage good healthy self-esteem in your children but do not have them develop egos that are too big for their own good. This child does not have low self anything! This is a HUGE myth with these abusers. It is important to know this.

Claire mentions having to see her agent in Manhattan. This makes Massie angry and she wants to smack her. Why? Because that she be her and not Claire.

Here we go again. The wrath of Massie and her feelings of entitlement in how she treats her friends. Talk to your kids about how a friend encourages others but also talk to them about rubbing good things in the face of others. This is a huge problem in girls. Someone has something good happen to them and others get angry and jealous. So, the person rubs their good news in to the others to make them jealous. How can anyone be happy for someone when they are intentionally trying to anger them? At the same time, good things come to all of us and we all will get our chance. Good things come to those who wait.

On the first day back to school, everyone is so excited to see The PC back at OCD. Before entering the building, Massie lines The PC up against the building and does a wardrobe check. Claire does not want to show Massie what she is wearing as anyone who rates below a 7 has to walk 3 paces behind the rest of the group. So, Claire is walking 3 paces behind the others through the halls. Once they walk down the hall everyone cheers and claps. Massie has purple balloons taped to her locker. Also, Us Weekly articles about the movie and their trip to Los Angeles. There are even old articles on Celebrities and their daughters with Dylan and her mother. Claire is signing autographs and other PC members are signing things for others. Of course, this annoys them and they shoo their fans away.

Once again, the power is given to a group of mean girls and their entitlement is starting to soar. I would have hoped that the others at school would have been glad to go to school without being abused on a daily basis. Once again, these girls do not have low self-esteem and behavior like this creates monsters. I understand Claire signing autographs but Massie and the others? What did they do?

At lunch, table eighteen is roped off with purple ribbon. The crafts club made them pillows to put in their chairs. They love the attention but Massie is getting bored. She knows she is loved and ah-dored but is also annoyed because people liked seeing Claire in the movie. Despite everyone making the effort to try to welcome them back, they are annoyed with people stopping by. Also, Massie keeps calling them LBR's under her breath when they stop by. She even yells "Enough! We are in the middle of something, okay?" and when Layne stops by to see Claire Massie coughs L Alicia B Dylan R while Kristen giggles.

We are seeing more of the monsters being created here. Why are these kids wasting their time? They are all learning that being bad, rude, disrespectful and nasty to others is a good thing. The way they are treating Layne is horrible. Again, you want your children to be like Layne. She is the one who is healthy here. All anyone is doing here is creating monsters in these girls. They have power and use it in the wrong way. Talk to children about being good leaders. These girls are leaders by nature but are corrupt ones.

Massie and her friends are in the school chapel. They run into Kora and Penelope. They want to know why Massie and her friends are there and Massie lets them know that she was there praying because she lost her keys. However, it did not work because Penelope is still annoying. Alicia snarls for them to leave and they refuse to. Massie reminds Kora peed in her sleeping bag at a sleepover in 3rd grade and will not have any trouble letting everyone know if they do not leave. The girls leave the chapel.

Was this necessary? A chapel is big enough for everyone and the other girls were there first. I like how they stood up to them at first by asking why they were there. Also, by initially refusing to leave. Massie once again resorts to blackmail to get what she wants. Does anyone want our children to grow up and corrupt others? Newsflash, it is happening all the time and people wonder why others behave in such a manner? It starts here with these people as children. They have power and abuse it. Please catch this early on so they don't grow up to be corrupt.

The next morning Alicia, Dylan and Massie show up at soccer practice. They make their own outfits which everyone adores. So, Dylan starts taking orders so others can purchase one for themselves. Plus, they get a warm welcome to the team. In return, The PC mumbles "LBR's" under their breaths. Kori fell and hurt herself and The PC thinks its funny. Also at one point, Massie reassures The PC that the rules that apply to the others on the team do not apply to them.

BINGO! We have a winner! Rules don't apply to them? I have said it all along and that is when giving power to people who do not deserve it, it only gives them a greater sense of entitlement. These girls are proud of themselves and everyone around them just keep feeding them more power. This is done by purchasing what they are wearing and giving such a warm ovation to the team. Why is it funny when someone falls and hurts themselves? The lack of empathy is crystal clear here. They have no respect whatsoever for anyone else and it is showing by calling them LBR's. Is anyone else seeing what is wrong with this picture?

The girls are hiding behind a bush at Briarwood trying to figure out how to get the key to the 8th grade room. Massie starts abusing by Claire by making fun of her eyebrows. Also, her hat, glasses and other things. She states that what Claire looks like is an LBR and whoever does not find the key will look like an LBR like Claire. Then the subject changes and Claire is so happy they have stopped abusing her.

What? Claire needs to get away from these girls and quickly. This child is taking all of this in and it will stay with her for many years. She is learning that friends abuse and when they stop, it means she has done something right. Friends do not abuse friends!

Massie finds out that Claire has lied to her about Cam and a visiting relative. So, she kicks her out of The PC and Claire is beyond devastated. So, she goes to Layne's house where Layne cheers her up. It turns out that the key everyone is looking for is under Chris's bed. Claire and Layne call The PC at Massies and let them know they have the key. Also, they are willing to negotiate terms for having the key.

Okay, it is evident that Layne really is not all that interested in having this key. At the same time, I appreciate how she is not just feeding these girls what they want but making them negotiate. This is what I like about Layne and that is she does not cater to these abusers and put them on pedestals. This results in Claire being admitted back into The PC. I am still trying to understand why she even wants to be a part in the first place. Oh wait, the power and glory everyone give them. She wants that also. Folks, Layne is the emotionally healthy and well adjusted character here. She is not dying to belong to The PC like Claire is. She sees these girls for what they are and as a result she stays away from them. Most importantly, she has a mind of her own and tries to get along with everyone and is comfortable in her own skin. THIS is healthy behavior! Talk to children about aiming towards having these social skills before any others.

Disclaimer: I do not own these books or these characters. They belong to Lisi Harrison and the people at Poppy Books.

Dial L for Loser

The Pretty Committee has been expelled from OCD for breaking the rules on the Lake Placid trip. During their "hiatus" Dylan gets them on her mothers show The Daily Grind where they meet a couple of A list actors. This leads to Massie, Alicia and Claire going to Hollywood to audition for a movie Dial L for Loser. Kristen and Dylan stay behind in Westchester.

The girls are at the mall during school hours. Kristen has been punished and is to be studying on her own during the day. Claire's parents are looking into public school. Dylan is not punished because her mother blamed herself for traumatizing Dylan by kissing her teacher. Alicia's father is ready to sue the school if they do not let her back in. Massie's parents have said as long as she does something educational with her time then all is well.

Once again, Dylan is not traumatized. Alicia's father is not holding her responsible at all. It sounds as if Massie's parents are just being negligent. Kristen and Claire's parents are doing the right thing. If this keeps up, these three will be full blown embezzlers and other white collar criminals. We have a problem with accountability in this nation and this is one reason why.

At OCD, a protest is held by students to let The Pretty Committee back in the school. Layne has been pitching for Claire to come back. Strawberry and Kori have started their own circle called Da Crew. Some tennis girls have started a club called The Country Club. Now that The PC is gone these groups are clamouring to be the top clique at school.

First off, why would any one want people around who treat them terribly? The PC has no interest in any one else so why are these people fighting for them to come back? I can understand Layne wanting Claire back as they are friends. I am glad Strawberry and Kori have moved on and are not fighting for these girls to come back. However, forming a clique to be on top? Do you see how The PC is influencing others around them? I say the same about the girls from The Country Club. Where do you think these other girls are learning this behavior?

The Pretty Committee go to the set of The Daily Grind and meet Abby Boyd and Hadley Durk. These are the hottest actresses in Hollywood and are to be working on a movie together. However, they dislike one another in real life. During the interview with Merri-lee, these two actresses fight and Hadley quits the movie. Massie's cell phone gets lost and the Director, Rupert, gets it. He wants to replace Hadley with a unknown fresh face actress. A tabloid show airs on television later in the evening and Rupert is holding up the phone and asking the owner to call it and he will talk to her about being in the movie.

Wow! A kid gets expelled from school and instead of punished she gets to audition for a movie! Has anyone noticed that bad behavior is rewarded? Parents, do I even need to say it? Talk to your kids about how this is wrong and on so many levels.

Massie and The PC send out a online newsletter to "their fans." They exaggerate their visit to The Daily Grind as a way to make everyone jealous. Also, to remind Da Crew and The Country Club who is on top at the school.

This is classic narcissistic behavior. The need to be admired and to make everyone want what they have when nine times out of ten it is exaggeration. If anyone encounters someone who does a lot of embellishing and bragging, do your self a favor and walk away. Better yet suggest they get into therapy. I am serious here. As for fans, once again, stop feeding a bully! The only way a bully reigns is when you give them that power. As you see here, we have a narcissist in the making. You are hurting them twice as much as you are hurting yourself and others around you.

Claire, Massie, their mothers and Alicia go to Los Angeles to audition. On the way to the audition, Massie lets Claire know that she will not get the part. Well, Claire does get the part which angers Alicia and Massie. During the wardrobe fitting, Massie says hurtful things to Claire like Cam will dump her, Claire was allergic to make-up, there will be other movies for losers and the Dial L for Loser crew will find out what a loser she really is. The wardrobe lady steps up and asks Massie if she is Claire's best friend. Massie affirms and the wardrobe lady thought she had a funny way of showing it by saying hurtful things to her. Alicia laughs and Massie blows it off. In Massies mind, Claire deserved it because she got the part.

Okay, for starters, Massie's verbal abuse (no not bullying but full on verbal abuse) was uncalled for. Claire did not deserve this at all. I am glad the lady in wardrobe caught on and spoke up. Parents, please do the same! Kids, do not take this from anyone. Claire took this out of fear. She knew she was in trouble when she beat Massie for getting the part. Claire is developing a lot of resentment and anxiety from all of this. These put downs, if heard enough will eventually create anxiety issues within her along with the low self-esteem she is suffering as a result of her friendship with Massie. If a friend is treating you this way then they are not a real friend but an abuser. Get away from them and take their power with you! Massie gets away with this because instead of standing up to her people feed her.

Back at the hotel, Massie tells Claire to tell her assistant to find her a set of new friends.

At this point, Claire should move on. She does not need this treatment. A real friend will support and not abuse her.

Massie and Alicia become behind the scenes reporters for The Daily Grind for the movie. During an interview, Massie announces that she will playing a loser named Molly in the movie. "You should see her, she is a real natural" says Massie.

Parental intervention is needed yesterday here. These girls are expelled from school and are in Hollywood and part of a movie? No punishment? Instead of enjoying her time in the movie, Claire is a nervous wreck. Massie and Alicia once again take their power and abuse Claire. Why is Dylan's mother even allowing this on the air? Why isn't Claire's mother stepping in or Massie's for that matter? Kristen is probably the only one that is learning any lesson from being expelled from school.

Claire decides to go out on the town one night with Abby and Connor who are also in the movie. Massie called and asked what her plans were but she blew Massie off and went out with the other two instead.

Can you blame her? Who wants to listen to a night time of put downs and insults? Finally, she is away from these two and enjoying herself even though she knows she will pay later. Claire has done nothing wrong legally. Yet, she feels as if she is sitting with a death sentence hanging over her head. Does anyone understand why this child is a chronic nail biter?

Massie learns from Abby that Claire has a crush on her co-star Connor. In reality she doesn't but Abby has to hide the fact that she and Connor are a couple in real life and have to keep it out of the press. So, she gives Massie this information. Massie uses it and goes to a local pharmacy and buys all sorts of things that will humiliate Claire when they do an interview. Once on the air in Claire's trailer, Alicia and Massie start pulling things out of Claire's trash like Pepto-Bismol for bad nerves, Oxycream for a bad zit problem, Listerine for bad breath, Depends for bladder control problems, Rogaine for baldness, Head and Shoulders for dandruff and other products which they themselves put in there before going on the air.

If I were part of this movie or The Daily Grind I would have had these girls removed permanently. This is outright slander and very common in our nation. We hide behind free speech in order to sabotage others. With friends like these girls who needs enemies? Where is the empathy? Concern or respect?

Later in the day, Connor finds Claire crying. Connor wonders where Claire gets her motivation for crying and Claire points to Alicia and Massie stating it is them that is making her cry. So Connor asks Massie to help him cry like Claire and Abby steps up and says that by hanging around Massie he will learn a lot about ruining others lives and crying buckets. Massie states there is never bad press. Claire says there is such a thing as bad friends. Massie twists things and states Claire is a loser and a drama queen.

Finally! FINALLY! Claire stands up to Massie. However, in front of Connor and Abby. Props to Abby for standing up to Massie and Alicia. Of course, Massie excused her behavior with the bad press comment and turned the tables on Claire calling her a loser and a drama queen. This child is manipulative, never takes responsibility and is learning to twist situations and blame. Bullies ALWAYS spin things. Talk to them sometime and listen to them. Do not let them do this to you. Claire does not have the strength to stand up to Massie on her own. Her self-esteem is low and it is showing. Massie and Alicia are jealous but hardly suffer from low self esteem or self worth. If they were, they would not have pulled the stunts they have pulled so far.

Claire learns Alicia and Massie are invited to Connors to swim. Connor uses this as a cover up to hide his relationship with Abby. Claire knows about the secret relationship but withholds the information from the other girls. While at Connors, the paparazzi are hiding in bushes and snap a picture of them in unflattering positions.

Finally! These two girls are getting some come-uppance. Of course, they are angry and feel this should not have been printed. So, it's okay to humiliate Claire live but not them? Classic bullies! Parents, talk to your kids about how what comes around goes around. Also, teach them to have some respect for others! These girls have no concern for anyone else but themselves and its showing!

On set, Claire is in a scene where she is suppose to kiss Connor. She is not doing it because of Cam. This gets her in trouble with the crew and Alicia and Massie are happy. So, Claire kisses him the next time and Abby gets jealous. She tells Claire she is acting like a porn star and the girls all high five each other.

This is not real life but a part in a movie. These girls are horrible to each other. They have no values, understanding of true friendship and down right catty. We have problems developing here such as narcissism, social anxiety and flat out abuse. Get out of these situations and quickly.

Claire asks her assistant to have Massie and Alicia removed from the set. This angers the girls further as they are escorted off the premises by security.

Finally! Those girls should have been escorted off a long time ago. Instead of feeling happy Claire is miserable as she knows she will pay for this later on. Friends should not fear one another. Where are the adults in all of this?

Claire calls Cam later and finds him angry. When Claire kissed Connor, Massie took a picture with her cell phone and sent it to him.

Now we have cyber-bullying in our midst. Again, Claire needs to break away from these girls but does not have the self-esteem to do so. She fears them and fears being deemed a loser at school. This is why she puts up with them and takes their abuse.

At the end, the girls make up and get Connor back. It turns out that he had no interest in Alicia or Massie and they overhear him say so. Massie helps get Claire and Cam back together. A party is held in their honor when they get home from everyone at the school and parents. Also, the girls are admitted back into OCD under the condition that they participate in extra curricular activities. Everyone is happy at this news.

Why are these girls getting a party? Claire should have gotten one as she got the part. These other two? What these girls need is therapy, not rewards! Parents, be aware of your child and what happens with their friends. They are learning social skills at this point and you want them to grow up and be healthy. This environment is NOT healthy! Does anyone see the psychological problems developing here? Claire should probably be shopping around for anti-anxiety medication hoping this will not develop into full blown depression. Massie and Alicia are in need of behavior modification. I am serious here. I know this is just a book. However, it is also a reflection of our society and what is out there today. I talk to parents all the time about their elementary age children being diagnosed with Bi-Polar illness, Social Anxiety, PTSD and other problems. What is creating all of this? Behavior like this! Please, get involved with your children and give them guidance in these areas. If your child is a bully, crawl out of denial and help him or her before it is too late! Lisi has mentioned somewhere that she got the inspiration for these books from adults she worked with. No, not children but adults who should have known better! Thanks for reading.....

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, stories or books. They belong to Lisi Harrison and the folks at Poppy Books. I am using them for educational purposes only.

Best Friends for Never

Alright, here is the next post for the second book of The Clique series Best Friends for Never. In this book, the girls treat Claire better but are still distant. Massie learns that her "Queen Bee" status is slipping from Alicia. Alicia heard this from a couple of other girls. These girls are discussing having a boy/girl party and Massie cannot handle that. So, in order to have this party she enlists Claire on a plan. It is decided that the girls can co-host a Halloween Party.

Massie, Claire and their families are at Massie's home celebrating her fathers birthday. Massie starts giving Claire a hard time about her clothes.

Okay, right here is the perfect example of how bullies do not like people who are different from them. They absolutely cannot handle differences in others because this cannot be controlled. So they usually give those who are different a hard time and abuse them.

Massie learns from Alicia that a couple of girls at school, Brianna and Liz, said Massie is slipping. Brianna is having a boy/girl party for Halloween. This sends Massie into a panic.

Massie's insecurities are alive here and because she cannot control the situation, she panics. She will find a way for revenge. Queen Bees resent anyone who challenges them.

Massie uses Claire to come up with a scheme to have a Halloween boy/girl party. In return, Massie is suppose to help Claire get a cell phone as she is not allowed to have one until she is 16. Claire helps Massie get permission for the party. However, Massie does not help Claire with the cell phone issue. At the same time, Claire is delighted to be a part of this.

Claire really needs to stop catering to a Queen Bee. Despite how Massie treats her, she still wants to be accepted by her. Parents, adults or anyone in authority, talk to your children about healthy relationships and how they are based on give and take. Massie is not learning compromise here and Claire is learning that to be liked, she has to be accepted by a bully. Healthy relationships are based on give and take. It is important to learn this if they want to have lasting friendships. Adult intervention needed to be sought at this point.

The school goes to a pumpkin patch as a field trip to pick out pumpkins. Massie and her friends find Brianna and Liz. She lets them know her Halloween Party will be held on the same night as Brianna's. In the meantime, Alicia takes her shoes and ruins the other girls pumpkins.

First off, Brianna and Liz are allowed an opinion and should be able to have one without any grief from anyone else. This is a huge problem with girl bullies. Someone will give an opinion about them and they do something to harm these people or threaten them in some way. All Brianna and Liz are learning here is that their opinions are not valid or acceptable. Alicia is learning it is okay to destroy other peoples property and get away with it. Massie is just being nasty because someone else makes a decision to do something and it is not her. Folks, it is important to talk to children about people having choices and opinions in this nation or in general. These actions above make people feel like they are not allowed to have opinions and may affect their need to initiate anything in the future. Some will argue that they are just kids but kids at 12-years-old are capable of comprehending this.

Massie, Claire and their mothers go shopping at the mall. Massie secretly calls The PC on her cell phone to come there to meet her. Massie's mother is not happy about this.

Bullies cannot stand to be alone. They always operate in a pact. Massie's mother should have told those girls to go home when they arrived. This was a trip for the Blocks and Lyons families alone. If Massies mother knew her daughter, she would know what she was really up to.

Massie and her friends are dressing as devils for Halloween. Claire is also dressing as a devil at the insistence of Massie's mother. Also, because they are co-hosting the party. The PC decides to wear the costumes to school to start a trend. This results in the school deciding on having uniforms.

Again, the bully must be in control and despite what others think, they follow them blindly. Massie did this to start a trend so others would still love and adore her. Massie and The PC are in the early stages of narcissism at this point.

At the Halloween party, which is well attended by the kids at OCD and the brother school Briarwood, Claire meets Cam. Kristen and Dylan start to fight over a boy named Derrington, Alicia and a girl named Olivia start hanging out. Alicia and Olivia are so wrapped up in each other that they forget to tell Massie good bye which angers Massie.

Okay, I can understand Massie being angry here. This is a show of bad manners on Alicia and Olivia's part. Also, lack of consideration and concern for others. Adults, teach children manners please! As a society, we are lacking a great deal in this department. There is nothing wrong with common courtesy and kindness.

Massie and The PC decide that a contest is in order for the uniforms. Whoever wins will design the new school uniforms. Massie, Dylan, Kristen and somehow Claire are on a team together. Alicia and Olivia decide to work together which angers Massie. At the contest, the finalist are Massie/Dylan/Kristen/Claire and Olivia/Alicia. Everyone is to vote on the best costume by using thimbles. Massie takes her thimble and paints it purple for the color of royalty. At the end of the contest, Olivia/Alicia are declared the winners but Massie sees her thimble in their box. This means that someone switched the boxes and cheated. Massie being mad is an understatement.

Okay, whomever switched the boxes is in the wrong here. This is a lesson in learning to cheat and steal from others. Adults, please let children know that stealing is illegal and punishable by law. Better they learn this now before they grow up and try and pull the same stunts but in a different manner.

Disclaimer: I do not own these characters or books. These all belong to Lisi Harrison and the folks at Poppy Books.