I am scared of the same thing with my girls -- having them experience the same rejections and pain that I did as a pre-teen and teenager.  I have been shocked to see that the peer pressure begins even as early as 3, that there's this whole "I'm not your friend" vibe going on.  I hope I can brace myself and prepare my girls for the time that's coming up.  In hindsight, I know it made me a stronger person, but it was sooooo hard while I was living through it.
