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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids go through adolescence.  That is not going to change.

The single best thing to do when kids are in these years is to have them involved in other stuff going on out of school.  Sports, art, music, theater, scouting, whatever.  Then there are always things for them to think about, plan around, and do.  Things don’t go great in one area - there can be positives elsewhere.

Mind you - They don’t have to be superstars elsewhere.  Just have stuff they like to do with others.  I do recommend some physical activity even if your kid is not into sports.  Everyone needs to be reasonably fit.  And, it gives some level of self-confidence.  Swim, rock climb, weightlift, whatever.

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+2 - good advice. Aside from the physical and emotional benefits, my DD’s sports really helped her socially. She had a rough 7th grade and her saving grace was her group of friends from her non-school sport. When things went south for awhile at school she was able to hang with this other group of close friends. [/quote]
eh. sure, but the mean girls at my DD's school were also heavily involved with sports.  [/quote]

If they are involved in middle school sports -- then they are not the athletic kids.  At the middle school ages club sports generally do not allow time for also playing a middle school sport.  Most of the kids know or at least have an idea, who plays what outside of school.

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