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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She's incredibly hurt, so I did send the mom a text (I do know her, it's not like I am a random parent she has never met before) saying that my DD was hurt that she couldn't have been included in the playdate, it was hard to watch the girls walk off without her, and next time, could she also join in. I was very kind about it but trying to advocate for my daughter.[/quote]
OP I would not have done this.  The mom didn't owe your DD a last-minute invitation.  Maybe she didn't want too many kids at her house?  This is not advocacy.  It's not kind to the mom.  It's just emotional manipulation.

Also, there's a phrase "snowplow parent."  You should look it up because I think you might struggle with this.  It means, a parent who wants to clear the path for their child, so their child doesn't experience loss or hurt or disappointment.  Snowplow parents raise kids to become anxious, entitled, and non-resilient adults.  It's something for you to think about.  Good luck.  [/quote]

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