When children in a sixth-grade class are asked whom they would and would not like to do things with, they often mention Willow as someone they don't want to spend time with. In the language of developmental researchers, Willow is a(n):

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Willow is described as a child whom many peers specifically mention they do not want to spend time with, fitting the definition of a "rejected child" in developmental research. This term is used for children who are actively disliked and not chosen as companions by their peers.

When Children in a Sixth-Grade Class Are Asked Whom They