How do you help your 11 year old to fit in?

Answer 1

Start him on a program that will develop his/her social skills & confidence both. I'm like Dr. Laura, & recommend martial arts. Make the child stick to it & they will thank you later. There's nothing better than mastering the nunchaku before you hit HS. Of course, S/he may have to be 18 before being awarded the Black depending on the program, but some are really ready or beyond before they are of age & then is awarded quickly. Once s/he can kill with their bare hands they may have to register with the police dept.-depends on your locality.

You may have to discourage them from making Shuriken in metal shop- I still get razzed about that.