As a kid my parents thought I was lonely / lacking friends. In reality, the fact that this was their perception was really embarrassing for me so I generally w

As a kid my parents thought I was lonely / lacking friends. In reality, the fact that this was their perception was really embarrassing for me so I generally wouldn't hang out with friends around the house. Please, if you're parents don't badger kids about their friends, obviously make sure they aren't druggy skaters - encourage social activity / talking to strangers, hostesses etc. The one thing I wish my parents did was force me to make social skills at a young age.