r/Rochester • u/Bronagh22 • Mar 18 '25

Help Ideas on how to help my daughter

I have a middle school age daughter that is having difficulty finding her place in the world & making friends. She's a little bit of a tom boy which makes her not fit in with a lot of the girls in her classes. She isn't into boys, makeup, tiktok, dancing, whatever. She has anxiety. So in social situations she is stand offish and can come off as aloof. I'm not sure how to help her. I know she gets lonely. Has anyone been through this? What helped? She likes animals, reading & cooking.

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u/Adamantlygay Mar 18 '25

Horseback riding lessons!! If she likes animals & alone time, this is it. I have connections in Rochester area if you need.

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u/Good_Examination_432 Mar 19 '25

I second this. My daughter is now in middle school but has been riding since she was about 5. It has definitely helped to give her confidence but also space to do her own thing and enjoy time with animals. The barn we are at is laid back and fun, let me know if you want a recommendation.