Originally Posted by intparent
They invited her to join this online group, and it was an absolute godsend for her socially... That virtual community was one of the best things that ever happened to her, I think.

I think the time my dd spends on the computer after school "chatting" with her friends scattered across this city has buoyed her throughout this school year. It doesn't matter as much if you don't have someone to sit with on the bus if you have a few friends to greet you (online) when you get home.