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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Patricia Trinchero who wrote (11449)	4/15/2001 9:24:08 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I don't think you can jump to conclusions about the gang thing. The use of ostracism is really bonding behavior for a group or society. Almost all people, on all continents, use forms of ostracism- they simply ostracize different people for different reasons. Ostracism is a powerful tool, and for children to suddenly discover this weapon, you can understand why they might want to use it. I think this was probably a game started by at least one very intelligent child, who is just discovering the power of group dynamics. I doubt it is anything more sinister. It does need to be nipped in the bud though. And to nip it education and empathy are probably the best bets.