Popular kids at school aren't always successful, says study
Did you admire the 'cool kids' at school and want to be just like them? This study has shown why the thought should never have crossed your mind.
If you’re a mom or dad and are worried that your kid may not be the coolest in school, you no longer need to stress.
According to UNILAD, a study has shown that teenagers who were popular in school may be the same ones experiencing problems as adults. This includes issues with alcohol, drug abuse, and crime.
So, even though the ‘too-cool-for-school teens’ may have been Mr and Miss Popular at school, over time, it appears that things change.
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So, that kid you wished you were in school could just be that washed up 'has-been' who is now battling a million issues today.
Let’s go back to when you were in school. Those kids you thought were so cool and would excel in every aspect of life, where are they now?