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<blockquote data-quote="graceupongrace" data-source="post: 272423" data-attributes="member: 7371"><p>flutterby,</p><p></p><p>You might also want to explore church-based youth groups to help difficult child make some connections. They generally are very welcoming, and the leaders go out of their way to make sure everyone feels included. They have activities (mid-week and evening as well as Sunday) that are are fun and interactive, so friendships develop naturally. The other thing is that the leaders usually are young enough to still be considered cool, and they have a passion for serving kids. If you talk with them privately about your concerns with-difficult child, they'll make sure to address her needs (e.g., introduce her to other kids who have the gift of hospitality and encouragement, and will be warm and welcoming to difficult child). I've seen lots of introverted, feeling-left-out high schoolers blossom in these groups. </p><p></p><p>Sending warm wishes your way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="graceupongrace, post: 272423, member: 7371"] flutterby, You might also want to explore church-based youth groups to help difficult child make some connections. They generally are very welcoming, and the leaders go out of their way to make sure everyone feels included. They have activities (mid-week and evening as well as Sunday) that are are fun and interactive, so friendships develop naturally. The other thing is that the leaders usually are young enough to still be considered cool, and they have a passion for serving kids. If you talk with them privately about your concerns with-difficult child, they'll make sure to address her needs (e.g., introduce her to other kids who have the gift of hospitality and encouragement, and will be warm and welcoming to difficult child). I've seen lots of introverted, feeling-left-out high schoolers blossom in these groups. Sending warm wishes your way. [/QUOTE]
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