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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’d tell my kid that if I see that behavior again, I’m immediately pulling her from those activities. And then I’d do exactly that.

And obviously don’t sign her up with bad kids in the future.[/quote]

+1  I would do this too.  My DD had this issue last year in 4th grade.  She was over-involved with 2 girls who ended up being a very unhealthy relationship for my daughter.  I'd give your daughter the chance to show she can behave in a manner consistent with your expectations, otherwise definitely pull her from the activity.  I'd also definitely make a a concerted effort to get her into activities and playdates with the other nicer girls she knows.  It can only help move things in the proper direction.  For our DD, what helped the process along was that the queen bee mean girl actually started being a little mean to my daughter (and trying to get the 3rd girl in the group to go along with her), so the dynamics became off.  Even though my DD eventually ended up wanting to nurture other friendships and do activities sans these girls, the whole process took a while and did have some lasting impacts on my daughter's behavior and also her self-confidence/psyche.  That is why I'd move quickly if I were you.
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