Middle
school is a crucial age for young girls. It’s a time when they’re more
self-aware than ever, constantly viewing themselves through the eyes of their
peers. It’s also the age when girls develop the most insecurities as they begin
to deal with bullying behavior from their peers. That’s why we introduced Be a
Friend First (BFF), an initiative
designed to complement the aMAZE! Journey. It gives middle school girls valuable skills they can use to
develop healthy relationships, prevent bullying behavior, and become
peacemakers in their schools and communities.
Troop 1067 from Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council developed
a Take Action project based on BFF. With their “9 Ways to be a Great Friend”
chart, they sent a positive message about friendship to rising sixth-graders.
The aim of this project was to diminish bullying concerns, and it aligned
perfectly with the BFF mission, which is to explore issues like peer pressure,
stereotyping, gossip, and cliques. Without a doubt, Troop 1067’s Take Action
project will help prepare girls to foster healthy relationships as they enter sixth
grade. Bravo, girls!
Learn
more about how your troop can integrate BFF into their projects.