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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All due respect, why does every parent of a non "popular" kid always blame other kids for being mean? For one, it seems like nobody can ever imagine their own kid being a jerk or weirdo that is pushing peers away. And two, it implies entitlement to popularity--and a spot at the cool table, invites to all the cool parties, etc. If everyone was built for popularity, it wouldn't hold a high status.[/quote]

This is the weirdest response. "Popular" kids, however it is defined, tend to be very insular and exclusionary.  That has always been the case and it's the case in my DD's 5th grade.  And when those kids are friends who used to hand out with you but now barely acknowledge you, yeah, it's hurtful.

The rest of your post about status and entitlement to popularity is almost too stupid to respond to. I'm just fine with my DD not peaking in popularity in 5th grade.  As others point out, i prefer her to be well-liked, which is not the same thing as popular. And, I also don't prefer the behavior of some of the "popular" kids, some of whom I know well.  I'm sad the kids who were friends are little jerks now; I'm not sad she's not in that crowd. [/quote]

I wish our kids new each other, PP.  I've been watching my DD's longest best friend change over the year and it's very sad.  She used to be the most inclusive and kind kid I know, but has become secretive and snappy.  It's really hard on my kid.  I've been encouraging my DD to branch out, but I can't do it for her.  [/quote]

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