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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The kid is saying things “suck” and his mom is letting that go? Wow.

I would absolutely say something. “Wow, that was a mean thing to say. I know your a more kind boy than that!” I’d pair that with otherwise being extra kind to him and giving positive feedback when the opportunity arises. “Look how Larlo shared the ball with you! Larlo, you’re such a good friend. We love hanging out with you when you play like that!”. You don’t have to make a huge deal about it when he’s rude - don’t give him the attention he wants (in fact, I’d follow the “wow, that was mean” with pointedly ignoring him), but do let him know it’s not okay with you.

If his mom has a problem with that, so be it. If she distances herself from you, no big loss, and you’ll be doing the kid a favor.[/quote]

OP here. Ok this is a good plan.  Yes the mom lets these things go.  Which is why I have distanced myself for 1.5 years but I feel like I can give her a second chance.  I don't blame the boy,[b] I blame her poor parenting skills [/b]for letting his mean comments go on like that (and he even says things like this to adults!).[/quote]

Do her a favor and cancel. She doesn't needs friends like you, parenting just might not be intuitive for her and she may not know how to react.[/quote]

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