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[quote=Anonymous]You need to step back emotionally. Yes, it's normal for your kid to be upset about this. It's normal for her to ask you for advice. It's normal for it to go on and on, repair, break, repair, break. This is how kids learn and grow and develop social skills! But you need to not get sucked in and take on these emotions for her. You already did Middle School once, don't it again. If she wants to talk or get advice, do that, for a while, then say "Sorry you're having such a rough time. I know you'll figure it out, you're a kind kid. I'm going to go start dinner" and then YOU need to let it go. It sounds like YOU don't want to navigate this anymore - and you don't have to. Back away! You can also try something more big picture. "It sounds like you're doing a lot of work to try and fix this friendship. You must really value it. Do you think Larla values your friendship?"[/quote]
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