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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As the parent of a child who had this happen to them, I resent some of the responses here. It is totally okay for friends and friend groups to shift, and unfortunately that means some kids will be pushed out of a group. However, to act as if it is always “caused” by the kid who is pushed out is to ignore the reality that is middle school aged kids can just be mean and seek to exclude someone for something as simple as they don’t have as much money, they are not physically maturing as quickly, they have a learning disability and are not as “fast” intellectually, they are not as athletic, whatever.  [/quote]

I don’t think anyone is suggesting it’s always the kid who stops getting invites fault at all. I’m sorry that happened to your child. It does happen the other way too, though, and that can also be stressful on the kids doing the leaving, particularly if teachers/guidance counselors, the other kid’s parents assume they are being cruel or bullying. The details make a big difference in how op should respond. [/quote]

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