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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would not talk to their parents. I would talk to the counselor. So, you are doing the right thing. Unfortunately, it happens a lot and [b]mean girls’ parents are usually defensive and will take their side[/b], if any.

Middle school is awful. I hope your DD will make better friends soon.[/quote]

100%. And why mean behavior, rudeness, and even bullying will never go away. Parents don't follow through. Ever.[/quote]

[b]I think a lot of people who are truly mean are also good at code switching to be normal/nice to everyone else[/b]. Their parents are incredulous to their child's other behavior and thus get somewhat defensive. Which, initially, is actually a normal reaction- it doesn't jive with anything they already know about their kid and it's natural to protect them. BUT parents need to step back and really see what's happening after that initial shock[/quote]

This. The meanest girls at school IMO are usually really polite to parents and well liked at school. They have the social finesse to act the way that they do. This is one of the reasons that kids who are held back - redshirt esp for non social/emotional reasons - often end up bullies, because they are more advanced socially than their peers. [/quote]

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