Looking for opinions. DS has been bullied by another within friendship group on & off. Sometimes they get on great sometimes not so much. Don’t think DS is entirely innocent but not sure if it’s reacting to other child. Feel like it’s never ending. They also fight over another friend. This has been on & off for 3 years.
We have involved the school which have tried mediating but I feel they are now fed up. This is what is making me think DS is not entirely a victim. Other child claims to feel left out. DS also claims this within the group. Apparently other children do not get involved or take sides.
This is where I am looking for advice or experience. Would it be mad of me to arrange a 1-2-1 playdate for both of them a few times outwith school with other mum ? No intentions of discussing issues. Arranging in hope that it helps them get to know each other and quit trying to be in charge of friendship group or fight over friends.
DH thinks it’s a bad idea as if we’re backing other child. I think it might rectify the power struggle.
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Both strong personalities