DD has had a best friend "Sophie" since Reception, also another good friend "Jane". Over the last few months lots of complaints from DD that another girl "Ann" was hanging out with them, had declared herself Jane's best friend and was hanging out with them but was nasty to them i.e. had tripped Jane up to stop her going to play with her and Sophie, had spat in DD's face, etc. Same reports from Sophie's mum. I just tried to ignore a lot of it as thought you get never get to the bottom of girls friendship issues and told DD to let Jane sort it out unless someone was hurt or upset in which case tell a teacher. DD worried about telling teachers as says Ann will turn it around so she gets in trouble instead.
In the last few weeks Ann seems to be after Sophie as her best friend and trying to get DD off the scene. Sophie wants to stay friends with DD but not very assertive at telling people to leave her alone. DD says Ann is being horrible to her, making nasty comments about a skin problem she has at the moment and DD is upset to the point of saying she is sick and not wanting to go into school on various mornings. I had a word with DD's teacher at drop off and she was non committal, said she would talk to DD.
I would gladly not get involved at all in girly friendship fall outs and I am aware that Ann's parents may have a completely different slant on things (i.e. our DD is trying to be friends with people but the other girls are mean and don't want to be friends with her). But as DD is so upset I obviously need to do something but what? I've heard of a friendship guide book recommended on MN before, would this be of any help?
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Girl friendship issue - year 2
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Namechange2000 · 01/12/2010 11:45
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