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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't really say much. She'll figure it out. I wouldn't invest much in "supporting" her through this. [/quote]

yes, trust me--i never bring it up.  I just field comments when she brings them up (like not getting asked to homecoming)  Or when her younger brother (a year younger) goes out with girls (dates) and she makes comments.  Then i wonder, should i be suggesting that she text guys? Be more assertive?  Flirty?  Gag. Sigh. Never thought I'd be in this spot. I can't wait for her to leave for college and have her world open up, although a teeny part of me worries that this will continue on (i've seen through friends with older kids that high school issues don't always go away in college).  [/quote]

No, I absolutely would not suggest she be more assertive or text boys or “flirt” more.  If a boy liked her, he would pursue.  Though a fair amount of high school boys are still learning how to show interest and having the courage to do so as well.  When a guy really likes her, he will show interest. You or her can’t force this. Her going to an all girls school definitely doesn’t help. It makes it harder to build opposite sex friendships, which often happened first before dating with teens. What does do outside of school? Any job, co-Ed sports? Internships? Those are all good ways to get out of her girls school bubble. [/quote]

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