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[quote=Anonymous]I don’t know what to say, either. Do I reach out to the mom and be like what’s up? PP here (the one with young adult children): You don't say a word to this mother. You don't reach out, you chalk it up to that parent's immaturity that she cannot use her words. Is she 12 or 42? Because she's acting 12. Some people never mature beyond that age. You maintain your adult dignity, OP. You remain unflappable, kind, you smile and you keep showing up to the activity. In doing so, you show your child how to retain her dignity and hold her head high. At points, life forces us to walk alone for a time but you'll come out of it stronger for the experience. Not all friends are real friends -- a good life lesson, albeit a hard one to experience. You redirect your child to new activities, new friendships. You explain that sometimes friendships fade or don't work out for whatever reason. You're a good kid, a great person, and this too shall pass. You tell your child every day how awesome you think she is.[/quote]

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