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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't ask to switch to classes with her friends, but I think if you could at least get her in lunch with friends that will be helpful. [b]Obviously a lot of people here don't have social anxiety or debilitating shyness. [/b]It's for sure easier for some kids than others. [/quote]

Some of us here are familiar with it.  The best answer for social anxiety isn't really keep avoiding these social situations--that can actually make it worse/maintain it over time.  Part of the answer is facing the anxiety head on through treatment.[/quote]

X100. [/quote]

+100 The ones advocating to actually try and make the switch are missing the point of parenting. You're supposed to be preparing your children for successful adulthood which means working through situations like these--not having your mother step in and temporarily fix them for you thereby avoiding having to face them. OP's kid is in HS, not elementary or middle school, so the time to learn these techniques is NOW. Otherwise how does OP think her kid will survive college or the work place?[/quote]

No, you're missing the point. This is a KID. And the change sought is only to have one period with a familiar face. That can make a big difference for a lot of people. ANd just b/c people didn't have parents that did this sort of thing for them, well, that's not a reason not to do it, OP. Parents didn't used to do lots of things.

There is no need to bring college or work into this now. She's got several years and will be an adult by then, who will have navigated a large public HS. Getting a bit of help, esp early on, is not helicoptering or some bad thing. It's advocating and helping your child succeed.[/quote]

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