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[quote=Anonymous]Both of my kids ended middle school in a not-great place socially, with friend groups dissolving and 'frenemies' trending more to flat-out enemies. One just had long-standing friendships fade away. The other was more dramatic with school outbursts and all of them getting into trouble at school.

9th grade was a compete turnaround for both of them. I completely agree with signing up for an activity. Marching band was a lifesaver for one kid. Sports for the other kid. Theater is another option, tech crew is a great community if he's not actually into acting.

Both of mine built new friend groups that were far healthier than the old ones had been. Eventually both kids reconnected with a few of their old friends, but individually and very selectively - not as part of the old 'group' which was a pretty toxic dynamic.

Middle school sucks, but it's part of growing up and learning how to select and build healthy friendships. Congrats to your kid on getting through it, and I hope high school is a better experience for them.[/quote]

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