http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends I don't know if I'm upset more than I should be, but my 12 year old daughter doesn't seem to have many friends. She's in 7th grade, is a great student, likes to go to school, does dance, soccer, etc.. She is going to a dance tonight and called a couple of friends to see if they wanted to go with her. They already had plans (with each other). I asked her who else she's like to ask, but she said there isn't anyone else. I think that she tends to keep to herself and is quiet at school. Do you think this could be why she doesn't have many friends? I wonder why her friends didn't include her in their plans. These friends do come to our house whenever we call, but rarely invite her over their houses. She doesn't like to talk about any of this. I ask her if something is wrong at school and she insists that there isn't. Any advice would be appreciated! GreatSchools en-us Anonymous That is a very tough age. I am sure she is just going through what a lot of children her age experience. Keep an eye on her. There may be ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=1#comment_345504 5100.345504 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:08:53 -0800 SandandSandals She is fine. If you hear her crying in her room or acting despondent than maybe you should question her further. But if you act too anxious with loads of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=1#comment_343261 5100.343261 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:29:11 -0800 pretty I think she's not sure of how she looks like she think she's not beautiful or she's uncomfortable with someone or something talk to her about it! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=1#comment_336584 5100.336584 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:51:32 -0800 mothermember I agree with carvell04, my daughter has been to two different schools, and she is 11, at that age there's alot going on, lots of fighting, one day their best ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=1#comment_331228 5100.331228 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:44:47 -0800 sbozarth23 I tend to agree with healthy11's advice, but if you feel there is more going on than minor social awkwardness then you may need to change your "attack" plan. Is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=1#comment_329869 5100.329869 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:47:17 -0800 rdhtami Hi, we are new to the area and live at the seaside highlands. I too have a 12 year old daughter and would really like her to meet some friends ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=2#comment_329844 5100.329844 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:28:01 -0800 Williygrad Are you a Hopkins mom...? The school tends to be a little klicky but the classes are so small new friends are easy to make, we're from SH and our ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=2#comment_323410 5100.323410 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:51:21 -0800 carvell04 I have a son in the 7th grade. I think a lot of the girls his age tend to be jealous, back stabbing and mean. Most kids at this age ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=2#comment_322940 5100.322940 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:59:03 -0800 healthy11 Middle school is a tough age, especially for girls. I'm not surprised that someone like your daughter (who sounds like she's a very good student, and perhaps more serious, attitude-wise, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322668/12-year-old-daughter-doesnt-have-many-friends?cpage=2#comment_322748 5100.322748 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:35:55 -0800