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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. My DD didn't want to go to school today for the first time in her life. After she left, I contacted both the teacher and the guidance counselor. The teacher will obviously need to call me back not during school but I was able to speak to the guidance counselor directly. She was very alarmed and felt that this behavior DID rise to the level of needing intervention from her (the counselor.) She did not feel that I was overreacting at all.

I am aware of at least one other mother who has contacted the school about this girl as well. She clearly has some issues that need dealing with. [/quote]

OP, I was one of the PPs earlier who said in a nicer way than some others that you should let your child advocate for herself but school refusal very unusual and this does rise to the level of contacting the school. I fully support your talking to the guidance counselor but I think you're focusing on the wrong issue. Yes, the other child's actions are not appropriate and the counselor should talk to her, but there is also something going on with your daughter. Most kids even in this situation would still be fine going to school. Have you had her evaluated for anxiety issues? Does she have a therapist she can talk to about why this is making her so upset? I am again very supportive of you and hoping the best for your daughter but, speaking of normal, you need to recognize that this is not within the realm of normal.[/quote]

I think this is totally within the "realm of normal" for a kid -- who wants to go to school when you know there's going to be a mean girl waiting for you? If I had a mean coworkers, I'd totally dread going to work! OP, don't listen to this person. Anxiety is totally normal when there's an anxiety-causing situation.
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+1000

All in the realm of normal. Best to help your DD develop skills to deal with it in a healthy, productive way. 
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