That's actually a relief to know about :). We can hope for happy ending. She will be in my prayers. ... View more

We can only assume the reasons until she speaks out what her real problem is. Are you sure that she is not into a substance abuse or something like that? I'm sorry to say this, but it could be a reason.  It's not unusual to say that a  teen’s behavior seemed to change overnight because of drug and/or alcohol use. Bullying or abuse can be a reason too. She might be feeling embarrassed and may be that's why she is not opening up to you.  I think you should take her to a  therapist. Find someone who has experience in dealing with teenagers.    ... View more

The changes that occur when kids enter pre-adolescence and adolescence are the hardest for most families to deal with.  Make her feel that you are there for her help and she is not alone. It's really important.   ... View more

I'm so sorry to hear about your son. Every parent wants to see their children happy, interacting and engaged. I'm sure no one out there wants to feel that their child is missing out or being shunned for one reason or another.  This situation happens when the child is an "outside the box" thinker or someone who doesn't really run along with the crowd. As we can only assume the reasons, to get a clear point I think you should talk to your child and find out what's causing the issues with the potential friendships. Or may be you can talk with someone who interacts with your son regularly(teachers, sibling, neighbours) as they may have some insight to the problem. And it's equally important to let the child know that he is not alone. Knowing that you're there to help him will make a world of difference to their outlook. This is what I read in a blog  "The family home is where we get our bearings to the outside world, and we often follow the examples of our parents and siblings. Good manners are always appreciated so support your son or daughter in learning what is expected in the outside world. Relationships between two people take work, especially when both people are young and finding their way in the world. With a little bit of help and a lot of support, kids who have previously had difficulty making friends can experience the joy that solid friendships can bring." ... View more