My example is a first hand observation. As some of you know, I was home schooled from 7th grade until the end of high school. I participated in a home school group that would have activities for home schooled children and teens. Some of these kids fit the typical home schooled stereo type. They were very sheltered and had limited social skills. I think this can be attributed to a type of groupthink. The parents keep their family in a tight group, instill their values, and don't expose their children to anything else often.
To avoid groupthink people should make sure their exposed to different social experiences. Make new friends.. become acculturated basically. Don't hang out with the same group of friends over and over.. go out with different people. Learn about different perspectives. Be an individual. Make up your own mind.
Cheers,
Audrey
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