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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldnt worry about friends.  [b]But I would force some extracurricular activities.[/b]  She’ll meet new kids and find some hobbies she can progress in over the years. Too much time home isn’t a good thing. [/quote]

How do you force a child who doesn't want to do something, to do something?  [/quote]

I second this, you're the parent and you I would sign them up for a few activities... gymnastics, little gym, swimming, girl scouts or something.  A lot of kids resist change. About 2nd grade they realize they develop the power of saying 'no' to mom and dad.  But, tell them as a parent you expect them to participate.  It usually takes some time before they fit in.  Otherwise, they will tell you NO when it comes to doing chores later in life.  They key is to not give up on them and keep asking them to participate and do stuff, their resistance will eventually decline.... those NOs will turn into whines, then eventually they won't resist much.  Chores and activities (i.e. developing skills), develops self confidence, which makes kids happy.

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