The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls

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Passing notes. Spreading gossip. The silent treatment. You may think they are minor problems that your daughter can handle, but experts say they are the devastating ways girls torment each other. What can you do?

Why It's Hard to Be a Girl
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  Members of the "in" crowd, bullies and victims give us a revealing look inside the secret world of girls' aggression.

What Parents Need to Know
Rachel Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out, explains the hidden culture of aggression in girls.

Connecting With Your Kids
Learn how to talk to your daughter about what's really going on at school.


Dawn-Marie's Story
Dawn Marie Dawn-Marie was a typical 14-year-old girl. Her death is a wake-up call to all mothers. Read her story.

Confronting Childhood Tormentors
Girls fear conflict—and hidden aggression is often a result. See how women everywhere, including actress Sela Ward, are learning to stand up for themselves and heal old wounds.

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Odd Girl Out by Rachel Simmons

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