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[quote=Anonymous]A few things:

I probably wouldn’t send her back to the group.

I’d make a comment to the volunteer AND to the pastor about the fact it’s generally considered inappropriate to comment on other people’s physiques and this is especially true when it is an adult talking to or about adolescent girls.  Children are taught at a young age not to comment on other people’s bodies.  It’s simply considered out of bounds.  I would not make a statement that is specifically about your preferences about how the volunteer speaks to your daughter.  You want them to get your message and not try to just shrug it off as your issue.  It’s not.  If they reach out with an explanation or apology or a way to remedy the situation, I’d consider sending her back to the group.

As a middle school teacher I cannot say I’ve ever noticed tall girls being considered leaders.  It’s not a thing I’ve ever observed.

I’m assuming the description OP gives about her daughter’s body and style is just to help us understand the situation.  I don’t think it deserved such a negative reaction.

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