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[quote=Anonymous]1. Help her get better at whatever game they play that leads to her being mocked.

2. Does she have other activities that she enjoys, particularly with kids who don’t go to her school? If not, is there something she’d like to try? If she has another friend group, it’ll be easier to withstand the teasing at school, and becoming good at something she enjoys will help boost her confidence.

3. Help her find things she’s good at and give her opportunities to do those things and showcase them to others.

4. If she’s shy, maybe find opportunities for her to tutor or otherwise work with younger kids. She’ll have the upper hand by virtue of age and it might improve her social skills.

5. Keep doing what you’re doing - give her some go to responses and reactions for when this happens. Someone suggested role playing, which is an excellent idea. Teach her to “fake it til you feel it.”

6. Use fiction. Find books and movies that show kids in her predicament handle it well. Give her role models for the behavior you want to see. [/quote]

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