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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was an unpopular kid, esp for elementary. [b]The worst part was how much my parents cared about it. [/b]They'd question me about whom I played with that day, etc.  One of my teachers also became too involved.[b] Had they stayed out of it, I would have gotten through it unscathed.[/b]
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OP, stop.  For your child's sake.[/quote]

+1  I recently read an article about how the best thing parents can give their kids it their long-term perspective that a lot of this middle school stuff does not matter in the long run. It's best to show them that you are not upset, take a "this too shall pass" attitude and convey confidence in their ability to get through it.  Definitely empathize and help them come up with strategies to deal with the problem.  But your getting upset shows them that they are right that today's difficulties are as world-shattering as they think they are.[/quote]

Would love to read this if you have a link or even the name of the site. Thanks.[/quote]

I totally agree with this! I wish more people had this attitude. I am so glad my mother did. I had a hard time in high school and I would have been crushed if my mother was in my business about it. I do think it’s nice to have someone to lean on, so be that person. But also convey “this too shall pass” like the PP suggested. Don’t give it extra weight and be torn to pieces about it.[/quote]

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