Reply #97: You know that girl at school who nobody wants to be friends with? [View All]

You know. The one who doesn't always wear the latest fashions? Maybe her clothes are kind of old? She maybe looks funny, or people make fun of her looks or call her a dog? Maybe she's from another part of town, or from out of town, or even another country. Maybe her family isn't intact but she doesn't have a great relationship with both her parents like some kids of divorce do. Maybe she doesn't even know one of her parents. Maybe she doesn't have much money. Maybe her skin color is different from everyone else's. Maybe she's not a personality queen. You know who I'm talking about.

Well, next time you see her in the cafeteria sitting all alone, invite her to your table. Strike up a conversation. Get to know her, and help your friends get to know her. Invite her to your house after school. Have her over for dinner. Go shopping with her. Find out things about her that you never knew that are really cool. Share things with her about yourself that you never thought you could tell anyone because they might think you weren't cool. And if other kids act like you're nuts to have made friends with her, tell them where they can stick it.

She just may turn out to be the best friend you ever make.