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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She does not need to be at that school. [/quote]

We rezoned for high school with serious behavior and drug problems.  Our other option was moving. We did the math and private was cheaper. [/quote]
But, that private school doesn't seem like a good fit if she feels like an oddball.

My DD is thin, tall, pretty, not as athletic but does one sport. But, of course, like all of us, especially teens, she has self esteem issues.   But, she goes to a large public where there are all kinds of kids, and she's found her tribe.

Kids don't want to feel "different". They want to fit in.

If OP's DD is willing to change to "fit in", then sure. But, is that her true self?

My DD has been in therapy for a while for anxiety issues.  The therapist and us parents have told her to be her "true self", because only then can she be really happy with herself. But, if being her true self in the social sphere that she is in makes her odd, then that's not a good fit.

IMO, it takes a really strong person to be ok with being odd compared to everyone else.  Hard enough for an adult; even harder for a kid.  [/quote]

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