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Aibu to not let dd contribute

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Namechange181216 · 18/12/2016 16:42

DD's school has requested that each child spends £20 on a present to give for less fortunate children this Christmas. I couldn't even afford a birthday present for DD this year,she wont be getting a Christmas present until January let alone one for another child. I wouldn't mind so much if the school asked for everyone to put in something like £1

On top of that DD's circle of 'friends' are putting together £10 each towards a present for another girl. DD didn't receive anything from any of them and they are constantly telling her she's weird and needs to try and fit in . They're doing secret santa and left dd out but are still expecting her to get them each a present.

Aibu to 'ruin her chances of fitting in' and not let her contribute .

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ClarissaDarling · 18/12/2016 18:06

I'd wager if she gets them the 'gifts' she'll be treated even worse as they'll think they have power over her.

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 18/12/2016 18:18

Those girls are not friends. They are bullies.

Before writing to the school governors you need to take this up directly with the school.

To be honest I wouldn't bother writing to the governors about the £20 donation. I would focus all my energies on tackling the bullying your daughter is experiencing.

Who have you talked to at the school about the bullying?

Foxysoxy01 · 18/12/2016 18:41

What an awful position the school are putting kids and parents in! It's completely unrealistic to expect all students/parents to be able to afford £20 especially at Christmas.

The bullying issue sounds awful for your DD can you get into school and try to sort something for the new year going forward? It can't be great for your DD to have it hanging over her all through the Christmas holidays and if there is a plan for after the holidays it may make it easier for her.

yellowfrog · 18/12/2016 19:18

She sounds fab with her interests! Tell her from me that being the odd one out at school doesn't follow you for the rest of your life. I was her at school, then found some fab mates at college and uni who had similar interests.

MikeUniformMike · 18/12/2016 19:43

Very good advice Santa. Namechange, your DD sounds great. Best wishes and have a merry Christmas.

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