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[quote=Anonymous]My 14 yo DD struggles with friendships. she is socially immature and I cringe sometimes when I observe her interactions with peers.
what I did: had her find a job over the summer that allowed her to work weekends now that she is in school. she didn't make friends because it was an older crowd, but it kept her busy and she enjoys it. ( restaurant)
Had her join a church youth group. She isn't entirely clicking with the girls, but they aren't mean and I am noticing some very subtle changes in her which makes me think she is picking up some of the other girls more age appropriate mannerisms. She is also on the church volleyball team so she has things to do many weekends. It isn't a very competitive league and most of the kids aren't that good but they have fun.
Had her join an activity at school. She is not athletic, but is doing a sport and a lunch extracurricular. She is friendly with the kids, but still no closer friendships. I am ok with that. I think the more she is exposed to a variety a kids, she will start mimicking some of their behaviors and learn what others are interested in. she seems so much happier being busy and having kids to spend time with, even though it hasn't yet produced a close friendship. [/quote]

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