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[quote=Anonymous]My DD is dealing with some seemingly unending mean girl behavior.  The Aggressor accomplishes most of this over text/social media, but there has been one in person occasion where she cussed out DD (thankfully witnessed) at school.

I mistakenly contacted the mom with screenshots of the behavior, and was told that "my daughter is such a nice kid and would never behave that way" (cussing my daughter out, telling her no one likes her, that her feelings don't matter, etc.)  Despite the fact that I sent her said screenshots, she would not acknowledge them, and said my daughter was pulling the wool over my eyes and she was really the problem.

I have not contacted the school because most of this behavior takes place out of school, and I don't want to set the mother off again.  I did contact the sports team that both girls are on, and they have witnessed the behavior of The Aggressor there, and are keeping an eye on things from here on out.  Luckily, The Aggressor has no other friends on this sports team, so I doubt she will be nasty to DD at practice.

I have spoken with my daughter about completely ending contact with The Aggressor.  She is in 100% agreement.  Unfortunately, the nastiness continues.  I have told my daughter to walk away if she is approached, and if any of The Aggressors friends talk to my daughter about her, she is to change the subject.  I have also cut contact with The Aggressors mother.

Is there anything I'm missing?  I encouraged my daughter to also speak to her schools guidance counselor, but she seems reluctant to do that.  I think she thinks if The Aggressor finds out it will mean even more trouble.

For those who have BTDT, am I missing anything?  Should I be giving my daughter some different advice?

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