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How to say no without hurting this mums feelings?

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tunise · 10/01/2005 16:25

How do i tell a mum that my two sons don't want to go to her sons birthday outing? The boy is a bit of a bully and finds it hard to make friends which i know upsets her. She isn't having a proper party because she thinks not many kids will come, so is planning a day trip out.

I said my boys would love to go, they told me this afternoon they dont want to! I can't make them, so any ideas on how to tell her gently. My kids are very blunt and honest and are bound to land me in it if i make up a bullshit excuse.

Ideas?

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weightwatchingwaterwitch · 10/01/2005 21:50

I don't think she's going to say it's because he's a bully, I think she's just going to say sorry, they don't want to go, which is the truth.

jellyhead · 10/01/2005 21:51

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jangly · 10/01/2005 21:55

I think I would gently hint at why they don't want to go. Perhaps it would be best for the little boy in the long run. If he's not making any friends maybe it needs sorting out why not?

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