Daughters a follower

[Mammymanic]

Hey everyone, I jus want to get some opinions on how u would handle this situation,

My daughter is 8 years old and is a relatively good kid, will never say a angel but she's good, she's quite easy led, Im worried that she doesn't see any harm in being treated wrong by her so called friends, she tells me it's play frighting but she comes in with bruises and cuts after being pushed to the floor or pushed of the bike, also she comes in with her hair all pulled out... I can't understand why she makes excuses for her saying shes her best friend it worries me so much, how do I encourage her to stand up for herself and stop being a follower?

I can explain anything further if needed, I just need some advice because I understand kids are kids, but it's becoming a joke I feel like my child is being made into a punchbag, and her family are not people who would give a damn to be honest, sort of open the door and throw her out sort of ting, but my daughter and there's play together and amy tinks tahts her best friend.. 😥

The book My Secret Bully might be useful as a conversation opener @Mammymanic?

She might not be able to....she might be too scared to stand up for herself especially at that age.

I think your main priority needs to be keeping her away from the bully, which at her age you should be able to have a fair bit of control over.Your daughter shouldn't have to do anything differently herself.

Can you also speak to the other child's parent/s, or the school if they are at school together? Maybe they can do some work around being kind with the other child or look at what could be going on causing their unkind behaviour.