About This Book
The Dating Game follows three high school sophomores who embark on a class project to create a weblog. Their goal is to research whether girls or boys are more 'sex-crazed' and to play matchmaker for their peers. As they delve into the social experiment, their own romantic lives, friendships, and perceptions of themselves become increasingly messy and intertwined. This young adult novel offers a humorous and relatable look at the complexities of high school dating, peer pressure, and self-discovery. It's a lighthearted read that can spark conversations about relationships, honesty, and the impact of social media.
When three high school sophomores set up a weblog as a class project to research whether girls or boys are more sex-crazed--and to play matchmaker, their own messy love lives become even more complicated.
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peer_pressure
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does the weblog project change the way the characters view dating and relationships?
2
What are some of the challenges the characters face in trying to be honest with themselves and others about their feelings?
3
How does social media, like the weblog, impact the characters' relationships and reputations?
4
Do you think the characters learn anything important about gender differences in dating by the end of the book?
5
What advice would you give to the characters about navigating their complicated love lives?
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