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[quote=Anonymous]5ish year olds go through a "categorize the world" stage where they want to put labels on everyone. I think that is a normal developmental process, but is NOT an excuse to be exclusionary or cliquish. Kindergarteners also tend to be more absolutist in how they describe friendships than reality. They may say they NEVER or ALWAYS play with certain kids, but actual reality tells a different story. I think this is just a good opportunity to emphasize kindness and acceptance, and keep an eye on things. But friendships and groups may evolve during the school year and your DD may not even clique with those girls at all.

And I agree that family friends are more like cousins. They'll always be there and will have that long standing relationship, but day to day friendship may ebb and flow over the next few years. Girls and boys also tend to play differently in early elementary (not always, but often), so they may just gravitate to different activities in group settings. Doesn't mean they can't be great friends with one on one play.[/quote]

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