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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The mean girl is probably trying to isolate your daughter from her other friends so that she can exert more control over her.

Does your daughter truly like and enjoy being friends with the targeted girls?[/quote]

Bully behavior.

We talk about all the time.  I give examples.  We read the American Girl books together.

You would be creating more drama and asking for rebellion if you "forbid" DD from seeing the mean girl, it is asking for trouble, and not realistic.  Kids have to learn and pick their own friends.  They have to learn what makes a good friend.  You can help them, but of course, you can't make them do anything, or it will backfire entirely.  Be there and listen and talk about the importance of a good friend.

In our situation, the mean girl feels isolated and cut off from most children, she has too many activities, and can not handle them all.  She is discouraged from speaking up.  She acts out at school and during playdates.  Its awful.  I calmly correct her, we don't do that in our house.  Zero tolerance for disrespect and leaving people out.  It really peeves me sometimes, but I don't let anyone see it, because that would be fodder for more.

Keep your ears open and create situations for more friends if you can, OP.     [/quote]

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