Discussion:
Children tend to segregate into single gender play and friendship groups. Explain how such sex segregation might influence the development of sex differences during childhood. Provide clear examples of how this might work.
Suzanna is considered weird by her 3rd grade classmates. She seems to have few social skills. On a sociometric analysis, Suzanna received no positive nominations from her classmates, and a large number of negative nominations. Explain what this sociometric assessment is and what it means. Outline what might be an effective therapeutic approach to Suzanna's difficulties.
Counseling young boys requires sensitivity to society's "boy code" and may require special strategies for putting boys at ease in the counseling context. What is the boy code? What strategies might be especially helpful for overcoming this code?