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title: "Michael ThompsonBest Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children"
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# Michael ThompsonBest Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children

**Brand:** michael thompsoncathe o'neill-gracelawrence j. cohencatherine o'neill grace
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- **What is this?** Michael ThompsonBest Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children by michael thompsoncathe o'neill-gracelawrence j. cohencatherine o'neill grace
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Surprisingly Insightful!
  

*by B***. on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2009*

I have read many books about bullying among preteens in the last couple years.  But this is the first one I've read that gives true insight to the multilayered dynamics of the kids' relationships -- how each impacts the other.  Why they are "mean" one day and loving the next.  Friendships that adults may see as dysfunctional (and would/should flee), but why kids have learned to cope with them, with compassion and understanding and how important these friendships are to their development.  Some ("friendships") should, of course, be avoided, but many cannot be and should not be.  The real-life examples cited in the book are realistic scenarios which allow the reader to relate.  This book was recommended to all middle school parents by our school principal, so I felt obligated to take a look at it.  But reading it also gave me insight to how well he (the principal) must understand our children at this age -- and that has been a real comfort.  After reading this book, I have a better  understanding of how to empower my children, how to help them identify and avoid potential conflicts or victimizations -- without adult involvement.  Of course much of this comes from maturity -- of which they have more this year than last -- and can thus now navigate these situations better on their own.  Importantly, this also changes the balance of power/relationships and the group dynamics.  As a result, I am more relaxed knowing the children feel more confident and empowered.  I highly recommend this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    new perspective
  

*by R***A on Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2010*

It's a very interesting book that gives us a new perspective about children and the relationships they establish. How to deal with it, what to do, what not to do. it's a great book for professionals and parents as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    If you have children, or work with them, this is for you!
  

*by R***O on Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2001*

Michael Thompson, Ph.D. is the author of the bestseller "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys. His latest, written with compassion, humor, and practicality, is an insightful look into the sometimes mysterious world of child development.As a special education teacher, and soon to be school counselor, I have long held that those who have children, and work with children need a keener understanding on why children do the things they do, if we are to care for them, and serve them better. This book will go along way in fostering this understanding among parents, teachers, and practioners because it helps us understand how a child views her world.Written in conjuction with journalist Catherine O'Neill Grace and Lawrence Cohen, Ph.D. "Best Friends, Worst Enemies..." provides such a keen insight into the social lives of children, it is almost as if it was written by a child, because they have such an excellent perspective.

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