There is a reason I have more boys

I can't deal with the drama. Lauren came home from school and said very matter of factly that she was not going to dance. She would only go if she could go back to the other studio. I was rushed, busy trying to cater to everyones needs and get her ready to go. She was not cooperating. Tears, and whining and pouting ensued. I realized there was something to this. So we sat and talked. She has some valid points.
Apparently she feels
1. like she doesn't have any friends
2. She doesn't know anyone
3. Everyone treats her like she is invisible.
And her tap teacher doesn't do anything to make her feel like she belongs (in her opinion)
I explained that change is hard. It's hard to make friends when your dancing. We also came up with a plan. The only way she can feel comfortable is to GO. So she skipped this week and promised it will never happen again. I gave her some ideas on how to get to know the other girls and told her time would make things easier. I know how she feels and I can see it on her face when she's there. I've learned that it's not always fair but when your "new" you have to be more outgoing and make things happen.

Sometimes it's difficult for me to see my kids have to learn hard lessons about life. I think that giving them skills to cope is better than letting them give up.