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[quote=Anonymous]I try to make my house the "fun" house and have my kids bring their friends over.  Which really isn't that hard because most kids think any house other than theirs is fun.  That way I get to know their friends, and there's some measure of control over what they do.  I also suggest a lot of fun activities and take them.  If they are engaged in more positive activities vs. just sitting around the house, there are fewer opportunities to cause trouble.

I will also encourage my son to invite over kids I think are nicer/easier/kinder.   "Hey, Joey, Eric hasn't been over here in a while.  Why don't you invite him over on Saturday.  Or maybe laser tag?"

In my experience, though, kids like your daughter's friend are feeling lost and trying to figure out how to have friends and be popular.  And sadly, being a "mean" girl, "drama" girl, etc., can work, at least for awhile.  If you give her a taste of a fun, stable way to socialize, it might be beneficial to all involved.  I'm not saying make her your pet project, but if your kid insists on hanging out with her, this might be a way to make things better. [/quote]

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