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"Mean Girls": South Hadley Mom Targeted over Phoebe Prince

by Jordan Yerman | February 4, 2010 at 07:41 am

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The suicide of Phoebe Prince, who was viciously bullied at school has led to a backlash against the "mean girls" responsible for bullying her. However, this has led to a new wave of cyber-bullying in South Hadley, MA, and not everyone targeted is actually one of the "mean girls" in question.

This online harrassment also extends to parents, who also tend to have online identities, such as Laurie Nairie, who found herself in the strange position of being stalked by schoolgirls (or, indeed, maybe their parents). What we're seeing is the Internet being used by people who have poorly-functioning social skills, and everyone gets hurt.

Narey's ordeal began early Thursday morning when her name, address, old telephone number and even a map to her home began to be disseminated on a number of Web sites, she said.

(The term "Mean Girls" is also the title of the film adapted from Rosalind Wiseman's Queen Bees and Wannabes, which was about a clique of bullying popular girls and a new girl who was raised outside the US)

Some have been incorrectly identified on Web sites by those intent on naming the girls who picked on the 15-year-old Prince in the days and weeks leading up to her Jan. 14 death, a suspected suicide.

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Laurie Narey

at 14:02 on February 5th, 2010

Hi Jordan, I just want to say thank you for publishing this, I hope that you will add the remaining part of the article which states I am not the parent of the bully. In fact, I don't even have a child in the school system. I am not even remotely involved in this situation. My safety has been jeopardized and this past week has been horrifying. I am doing my best to clear this up on my own. The authorities have enough to focus on, I am hoping you can help. Thanks, Laurie

Lindsey Kramer (not verified)

at 12:09 on February 23rd, 2010

To Ms. Narey (or is it Nairie?) I read this story and I was appalled that you're being tormented for something you have nothing to do with. When will people learn that two wrongs don't make a right? I also just want you to know that you are in my prayers. God bless.

Al Davies (not verified)

at 05:37 on March 25th, 2010

Hi Laurie, If I can help you In anyway. Let me know. Reach me through Fog, or Snowman. I you and family all the best.

Cay Roman (not verified)

at 14:24 on April 9th, 2010

Okaii im from South Hadley && when ih go to the mall && wear my cheer sweatshirt.!!! && ih get dirty looks.!! Lik im one of those 'Mean Girls'.!! But ih dont go to the High School, Ih got to the Middle school.!! Ih feel bad for her sis bc ih know her.! Ih dont think its all fair.!! if yu wuld lik to contact me please e-mail me at lollypop10008398@aol.com thnxs