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[quote=Anonymous]The play date didn't happen because the girl had the flu. So I guess DD got lucky, but I admit that I'm disappointed in her. My daughter is a leader, highly socially savvy and very pretty- so she doesn't often get left out of things. Although it may seem mean to say, I think she needs to experience it a bit more to develop true empathy for others in that situation. DH and I talk to her about it and she knows what we want to hear but when it comes down to it I just want her to make more of an effort. I was nothing like DD when I was her age. I was average looking, socially awkward and VERY introverted.

Everyone gets left out of something at some point (some people more than others) so I know DD's time will come. From what I've seen and heard DD isn't mean to her (she's generally not a mean person) but she is barely polite. KWIM? I feel bad for the girl. She's changed schools in the middle of the year, she's the largest kid in the class, her clothes don't seem to fit well and she is African-American in a school where there aren't many. I know that if DD "let" the girl join her group, everyone else would follow along. While I'm glad that my daughter gets lots of play dates and party invitations, this situation has left me feeling sad.  :(

Any suggestion would be appreciated.[/quote]

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