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writes:I know this isn't a love or relationship question but I love my 5 year old sister more than anything and I'm worried! She's sweet, funny, intelligent and has the kindest heart. She started kindergarden last week and all seemed fine, she loves school and learning. But this morning, she asked me to come to her school and have lunch with her. Casually, I said : your friends might not want me there cause I'm oooold. She told me it was ok, she didn't have friends. I felt like dying! I don't want my sister going through what I went through, being friendless, left out and lonesome until high school. I'd give anything for her to be happy... how can I help her make friends? Am I overreacting? Is it too soon for her to make friends anyway? Reply to this Question
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reader, Carrot2000 +, writes (4 September 2010):
 How sweet! I'm glad things went well and I'm sure your little sister will have a wonderful school year.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 September 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThank you ladies so, so much! I've been able to expel a breath after reading your posts :) I did have lunch with her and she was very happy, the other little ones made me the honorary milk carton and ketchup pack opener :p and my lil sis couldn't stop telling everyone I was her sister and went to college hehe
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reader, Carrot2000 +, writes (1 September 2010):
It's only been a week; she'll be fine!I think having lunch with her sounds like a great idea; other kids will probably want to sit with you as well and this might help make it easier for her to start making friends. Maybe you can get her involved in a social activity after school, like gymnastics or dance or music, too.
You sound like a wonderful big sis! :-)
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reader, Inallhonesty... +, writes (1 September 2010):
 Thoughtful big sister, she'll be fine. She's not too young to make friends but she's probably too young to notice that they are or they will be. There's most likely someone she sits next to in school, shares her glue and crayons with. Next thing you know they're inseperable and the teacher has to hush them in class.
Has she just started her school year? If so, she's probably still trying to get use to being away from the people she always has around. I think it's adorable how concerned you are but don't worry. If she's as vibrant and friendly as you say she is at home, it'll only be a matter of time before she'll be comfortable enough to shine like that in school. Keep asking about that though, and if you're that worried, try getting her into other activities. Good luck!
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