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[quote=Anonymous]NP and only read first couple of responses.  Have you talked to the grade or classroom teacher(s) about how they think it could be handled and maybe what conversations if any the whole class could have about teasing?  Even though I understand it hasn't risen to "bullying" yet, what is the school's bullying approach and are there any conversations abotu mean girls or cliques or leaving people out or treating each other with kindness that the school can do or build upon?

I know your DD would be mortified if this specific situation was highlighted any more than it is, but I absolutely believe in engaging kids in conversations that help them think about their own behavior and how they'd feel if certain things happened, like making your own plans for a weekend with your parents having no idea a party was going on.  I'm an educator so this is just how I'd think, but I'd think up several scenarios and have the kids go into smaller groups and act out parts and then switch scenarios so everyone is both the victim of being left out and teased, and is also the teaser.  Maybe even have a 3rd role in each scenario where there's an observer/witness, and engage the class in how each person did react, how it felt, and then in how they SHOULD have reacted.  And end with a commitment they'll each make to being more thoughtful and kind to their fellow classmates, especially someone they aren't friends with or close to.

That's very specific and detailed, but you ask how we'd each handle it, and that's what I'd do.[/quote]

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