I need some advice.
I find that my 12 year old daughter, although cute, intelligent and talented, seems to lack confidence in certain areas. To look at her, you would think she would be one of the more popular girls at school, but for some reason, she doesn't seem to develop close friendships. She has friends, but they all seem disposable.
I've noticed she has a habit of chasing after boys who obviously aren't interested in her, and the same with girls she wants to be friends with who aren't interested in being friends. I tell her she's wonderful, and at home she's confortable and confident, but no matter what I say to her, she doesn't seem to understand that she doesn't need to TRY so hard for people to like her.
I get the feeling she's shy at school, which surprises me because I don't see that shy girl very often, and I know she has it in her to be confident and outgoing.
She's involved in dance, and plays drums in the school band, but she never seems to connect with anyone.
2007-01-08
12:18:15
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Brenda
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