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[quote=Anonymous]I would absolutely read this email with my middle school daughter! We would talk about not being rude, and the line between snarky and exclusionary. Middle schoolers ARE sarcastic and snarky people naturally, so it’s a fine line sometimes and the kindest of them can get it wrong. Also, your child might be able to identify the writer, and provide more context. There is a girl who harasses my daughter and her friends at school (being mean, went through a phase of mock-strangling them, which went right up to the line!), and I see clearly that this girl is jealous and insecure, but not a bad person at all. In a few years she might be a lovely friend. It’s important to build trust with your kids so they share stories. That way you can provide your more mature reflection and perspective on their middle school dramas and help them have compassion for others and advocate for themselves.[/quote]
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