Girls friendships

[Thelonelypotter]

I feel ridiculous posting this but would be grateful for the feedback. My lo is in year 5 and is keen on a particular friend. A few months ago they fell out and her mum rang me to say she didn't think they should play together anymore which I thought was an over reaction. Since then, they are friends again and my lo wants her to come round to play but I am nervous about texting the mum to ask. I think I often misread situations and I don't know how to approach her or what to say to invite her lo again. What do others do? I need some common sense advice please.

Just ask.

Hi, X has asked if X would like to come round to play.
If this is ok can you let me know when she's free?

Simple and straight to the point.

Kids fall out at a lot at this age, nothing unusual. So I agree an over reaction on her part.

Gosh I'm surprised the other mum got that involved she sent you that text. Ridiculous! Especially as girls that age fall in and out all the time - by the time you E tried to intervene they are best friends again!

Agree with PP - simple request. Then let them answer.

I'm very surprised the other mum got in touch ,I've always stayed out of fallouts because kids fall out and make up all the time . Just text and say that x wants to come to yours 1 day is that ok

Thank you, will you be my best friend please? I don't seem to be able to be brave enough to be a parent!

@Thelonelypotter if you don't want to text her first you could always do it another way which is to tell dd that if her friend wants to come over then her mum needs to text you to make arrangements