The article goes on to say: “Yet cliques are more than that: they have a hierarchical structure, dominated by leaders and are exclusive, so that all individuals who desire membership are accepted” (Adler & Adler 145). These two statements explain how influential cliques are on young children and how they often lead to social isolation. In the book, Blanco is never truly accepted into the group she desperately strives to join. Experts also agree that if a person does not fit into a social group, it is possible that one day he will be tormented. Adler and Adler give a possible answer to why this happens: "Being harassed by strangers arouses fear, pushes them to accept their lower status, and discourages them from rallying to challenge the power hierarchy" (Adler and Adler 154). This is probably why Blanco never defends himself in the