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[quote=Anonymous]As a leader this is REALLY hard. I have a middle school troop and I have always mixed the girls up.  No one ever chooses their partners for an activity.  That helps a little.  This year we have tried to have more structure and activities and less time for "socializing".  I have given more "homework" this year then ever.  This has given the girls the chance to work on projects individually and then present them to the whole group instead of working in small groups.

Only you know how the troop leader is and if she would be open to helping you with the issue.  I know I would be but I also know other leaders who would be clueless. If your troop leader is part of the problem, or not willing to be part of the solution, then see if you can reach out to the Service Unit Manager.  I call ours the Leaders' leader.  The SU Mngr oversees all of the troops in your area and may be able to match you up with another troop that would be a better fit for your daughter.  If, as a parent, you were willing to be involved (help on trips or be cookie mon) many leaders of middle school troops would welcome you with open arms.

Also look into teen scouts on the GSCNC website.  There are tons of activities that you can do with other scouts even if the rest of your troop is not going. If your daughter signs up for a few events she will likely meet other scouts that she fits in with and might be able to find a troop with more like minded girls.[/quote]

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