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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, here is the message I'm getting from your post:

"My younger daughter is different from my older daughter. Also, I think that girls should play with girls."

My advice to you: let her be herself. Things are fine. You are the one who has a problem.[/quote]

I agree with this.  OP, your DD is fine.  Let her be.[/quote]

Also in agreement. Your DD sounds smart, sticking with the kids who are nice to her, while according to you, what would make a good friend is "some cute little girl in her class." So what if she doesn't have a "huge social calendar" like her sister?

If you really want to support her friendships, with boys or girls, find out if there are any kids she'd like to have over, and initiate playdates. Otherwise, be supportive of her and the type of person she is, rather than the type of person you think she should be.

(And if you're wise, you'll also help your 7-year-old develop friendships with a broad range of people, not just 3 BFFs. If and when some of those relationships fall apart, you might start to see the value of your younger daughter's ability to get along with everyone.)[/quote]

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