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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks for the advice so far. She is involved in one after school activity that does not include kids from school, and we are encouraging more involvement with that to expand her horizons. She also has some friends in the neighborhood who she sees pretty regularly. For those that suggest she change schools, she loves the school and is doing very well academically. I'm somewhat resistant to the idea that DD has to uproot her life just because of the mean behavior of others. It's like the harassed employee being the one who is forced to change jobs instead of addressing the harassment. And aren't there mean people everywhere? DD is a super sensitive kid, who wears her heart on her sleeve. She gets upset easily, which perhaps make her an easy target for the meanness. She can also be very dramatic. But she is kind, funny and a very loyal friend. This is so hard. [/quote] Well you know the school situation best. If it is big enough where it’s possible to make new friends, then fine. If it’s small and she’s stuck w/out many options then that’s different. I would not let your philosophical argument get in the way of what’s best for your child, though. Sometimes we have to do what’s right for our kids even if we don’t like it on principal. Kids usually hate changing schools, btw. It’s a scary idea to them. See how it goes and urge her to move on & make new friends. I would not over dramatize this. Tell her it’s normal at this age, and to find nicer girls. Good luck![/quote]
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