DS aged 5 being bullied by son of a family friend - should I say anything?

[Lorry123]

My DS started school in September along with the son of some fairly good family friends of ours but this child has started to actively exclude my DS from their usual gang and is telling him they no longer want to be his friend.

DS is now going to school very tearful - I am good friends with the mother - should I say something or just keep quiet and hope they resolve the issues in the playground? Am I being a bit too over zealous?

speak to the teacher, not with your friend
invite other kids over for tea/meet in park etc
encourage other friendships out of school

I think if shes a good friend - you have a relationship with her beyond the kids and school and have affection for her - as opposed to just another parent that you know quite well I'd talk to her. Not as in 'whats your kids problem?!' I'd just say 'have you noticed x and y are having problems?' and see what she makes of it. It doesn't sound to me like you blame her and this way she can have a word with her DS and you can talk to yours and hopefully they'll become more peaceful.

The boys may just have to agree not to be friends at school, its tricky for your DS and a little hurtful but unfortunately part of life.