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7 year old friendship drama

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rainydaysamonday24 · 06/11/2025 07:11

How else can I help my DD , not long turned 7, navigate a friendship drama which is …honestly feels like…exhausting our whole family.
DD is friends with quite a few girls in her class but seems to be always falling out with two in particular , she says they are “bossy”…
all week it’s been about either one of these bossy girls upsetting her.
Ive tried saying “ okay play with the girls who aren’t bossy etc…”
but she’s back playing with them and the arguments start and the endless complaining “I’m upset!” “Such and such upset me…”

ive said play with those who make you happy but nope back to them again.

i want her to realise herself it will continue like this.

honestly what more can I say?
yes they are 7 and yes I should not be getting involved.
it’s just draining as km trying to be as supportive as I can.

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rainydaysamonday24 · 06/11/2025 08:03

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TeenToTwenties · 06/11/2025 08:06

I'd be tempted to say 'I've told you not to play with them. I'm not listening to any more complaints this week'
Though that could be a concern if then there is bullying in the future and she thinks she can't say.

rainydaysamonday24 · 07/11/2025 07:57

I don’t want to ever want to tell my DD I’m not listening…I’m after what can I say that might help her see these friends are too bossy, you won’t win etc…

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