Is this a common teen girl thing? I have an almost 14 year old DD. Desperate to join some sort of drama group or musical theatre class, but will only go if a friend goes with her. First rehearsal today for hte school show, has just texted to say she doesn't want to go because none of her friends are going. Her choice of end of year trip has been purely dictated by what others want to do - this happened last year too, she went paintballing and hated it.
She has great social skills and out of my three kids is definitely the best at striking up conversations and making friends. I may have just texted her back reminding her that she cannot go through life only doing things that friends have already committed to.