Joanna Fortune: My daughter's best friend only has time for her new boyfriend 

"The summer after second year can see some students return to school acting like typical 14-years-olds, while others behave as though they were 24."

"The urge to jump in and rescue [children] from emotional struggles is understandable, but the best thing that we can do for them is to be present and available to support them in finding their way through these difficult experiences."

My daughter started secondary school with her best friend three years ago. They were inseparable throughout primary school, and I expected they would stay close. 

However, about six months ago, her friend started dating a boy in her class, and they no longer meet in their free time. My daughter feels abandoned and is deeply hurt.