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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As I recall, third grade was when the social complexities really stepped up and started to leave my DD behind. You mentioned your DD is 8, is she in third grade?

I wonder if the social changes in the other kids  are something she is struggling to understand/handle? It may or may not be something she’s fully aware of or could articulate. And some kids express their anxiety and overwhelm through anger.

If she’s open to speaking with a therapist, it seems like a good idea.[/quote]

Yes, she is in 3rd grade.  She is young for her grade, but quite articulate when she isn't angry.  My impression is that she has some kids who really like her, but she doesn't understand how to maintain the friendships (yet?).  She does well with quieter kids who think her lively personality is interesting.  She loves to be funny and charming, so that helps.  She seems to worry about these kids moving on or focusing on other kids instead - maybe because she doesn't understand friendship.  She does not do well with kids who have more complicated social motives -- I see that developing.  She talks about those kids as people she doesn't like.  Some of them are former friends (or kids from playdates).[/quote]

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