Anonymous wrote:Curious about what you're hearing from your freshman and if they're happy and feeling connected.
Mine is not and I am trying not to worry. I know it's early.
This is an historically very social kid who is finding that a large number of other girls are just not nice and will outright reject invitations to meet (dinner, coffee, etc)
Roommate is having a similar experience per the roommate's mom who I reached out to in desperation (wanting to know if what my kid was sharing was true or embellished for sympathy or ?) Turns out relayed the exact same things without me even suggesting them.
UGH.

Sorry op. It can be normal for some but some kids get lucky or go to school where they already know many kids. Encourage your kid to join clubs and join all things she can asap to meet kids and hopefully she will find one or two friends through that. Schools are not doing enough to help kids. I am hearing this from many parents. Her confidence is probably down now which will make it more difficult. Is she athletic? Encourage her to go to the gym. I met girls at the gym. Also other clubs or activities she can join? Encourage her not to get discouraged or take it personally when others say no and to keep trying.

One more thing for lonely kiddos to keep in mind:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNiWIk3Aqjh/?igsh=MTN3emc3bXoxNTFscA==

Maybe I shouldn't be surprised, but DD's closest new friend at her OOS public is from the rival of her MCPS high school. They don't have any mutual friends but I guess there is comfort in having similar backgrounds.