Why do friends turn on each other?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just dealt with this with DD. Ours was a case of a more “popular” girl was showing interest in one of DDs friends, but DD didn’t want to hang out with that group, and DDs friend chose the “popular” girl and has been mean to DD ever since. Same thing where she dreaded classes with her, etc. I never liked the girl so I didn’t shed a tear, and while I feel bad for DD, the situation helped her find a MUCH nicer new group of friends. I wish the same for your DS.

It sounds like your dd might have put her friend in a situation where she had to choose between her and the other friends? She may need to think about that an maneuver it differently in the future.

It actually sounds like the friend did that first.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Differences in physical maturity means a lot. Teens who are now older physically are talking among themselves about different things, sexual thing, things the younger ones aren't ready to hear. And the older ones know that. The older ones think it's best to protect the younger ones, somewhat. I actually think the comment of, "If you don’t grow up a little, we can’t hang out with you anymore.” was sort of kind. It's certainly speaking the truth. At least for awhile, go find friends you are more aligned with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Differences in physical maturity means a lot. Teens who are now older physically are talking among themselves about different things, sexual thing, things the younger ones aren't ready to hear. And the older ones know that. The older ones think it's best to protect the younger ones, somewhat. I actually think the comment of, "If you don’t grow up a little, we can’t hang out with you anymore.” was sort of kind. It's certainly speaking the truth. At least for awhile, go find friends you are more aligned with.

I can't believe that kids would say that to their friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Differences in physical maturity means a lot. Teens who are now older physically are talking among themselves about different things, sexual thing, things the younger ones aren't ready to hear. And the older ones know that. The older ones think it's best to protect the younger ones, somewhat. I actually think the comment of, "If you don’t grow up a little, we can’t hang out with you anymore.” was sort of kind. It's certainly speaking the truth. At least for awhile, go find friends you are more aligned with.

I can't believe that kids would say that to their friends.

22:29 here. I can’t believe that an adult would consider it “sort of kind.” I still think that our resident bullies’ advocate might be a persistent troll.

[Anonymous]

Too many of you are relying on "popular" and "cool" as an insult when it's more likely, as other posters have said, just a mismatch in maturity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Too many of you are relying on "popular" and "cool" as an insult when it's more likely, as other posters have said, just a mismatch in maturity.

And?

[Anonymous]

find more suitable friends