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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP here.  I agree the moms who do this are just awful.  But most of the rest of us just ignore them and roll our eyes.

The moms of the popular kids find it tiring and sometimes offensive. My DS is popular, and he gets invited to a lot of play dates.  It’s obvious which moms are social jockeying.  I don’t mind my son befriending shy or awkward kids who need some help integrating socially.  In fact, I actively encourage him to do that. I do mind moms who try to have their kids hang with him to improve their kids’ social standing.

The worst was a mom who thought for whatever reason that I was beneath her, and spent the K year ignoring me and not returning greetings.  Then my son turned out to be popular, and she was suddenly incredibly friendly. [/quote]

I'm pretty sure those who refer to their own kids as the popular ones are a huge part of the problem.[/quote]

Use a different word, if you like.  Socially adept, persuasive, sought out and influential among his peers?  I think the issue is more that you don’t like that some kids do indeed stand out in this way. Each child has their strengths and unique qualities.

My younger DD is more shy and introverted and has a harder time socially.  DS is more empathetic to kids who are like her,  because he’s sees how hard it is for her.  DD is creative, kind, and sweet, but does not have the social power of her brother.  Does that maker her lesser somehow?  Of course not.

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