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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I think you're jumping to some conclusions.  First, someone said something mean to your daughter, but not all meanness is bullying.  Bullying involves a power differential, sustained over time, with intention to cause harm, among other things.

Also, you don't know whether your daughter dresses "nicer" than the girl who hurt her feelings.  You just know the other girl said your daughter dressed "weird" and "ugly," but who knows what that means in this 2d grader's mind?

The real question is how to advise your daughter.  I think if this is an ongoing problem that is really upsetting your daughter, it might be a good time to ask the teacher for advice on how to handle it.  Not by assuming the other girl is jealous, but simply stating the facts and asking for advice.

If it's not a major major problem, this is a good opportunity to teach your daughter that "yes, sometimes people say mean things.  Who knows why?  Maybe she's having a bad day.  Shrug it off.  Ignore her, or tell her calmly, 'that wasn't a nice thing to say.' This helps you remember how to speak kindly to people."

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