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[quote=Anonymous]Advice from older mom who has experience. Don’t burn any bridges. These young years are hard but children on both sides change and grow. The bully may mature, change, become a friend again. The labeled cry baby may mature, change become a friend again. I am speaking to the middle and not the outliers.

When our children are involved it is so hard to be objective and see what is really happening. You may be 💯 correct on your assessment and I am not disputing that. But, if this is your long- term neighborhood, school just know that these two may become friends again in late elementary, ms, or hs.

Stay polite, friendly but recognize that do not have to be mom pals like you were.  Just be casual. It is way more awkward to have to see that person at a school or community event and not speak or try and avoid. ( again, none of this is for those where it has been egregious bullying or harassment.) This advice is for those that understand this is a long game.

I’d circle back with “ I get it, I don’t know both sides and clearLy The kids need a break from each ” I’ll miss our walks, park outings, etc. I hope you have a good summer and if it ever works for us to have a coffee without the kids would love it.

Then you are free, can hold your head up. You also know she does not like your child just now but it’s ok. [/quote]

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