My DD (9) started at a new primary school last Easter. Its a small school so not manygirs in her year. At first she seemed quite friendly with one girl, X. X's mum was really pleased about this and told me she was worried that X doesn't seem to have friends so she's hoping that my DD and her DD will become best friends.
After a few weeks another mum asked how my DD was finding X as most of the other girls find her annoying. I said that my DD seemed to be getting on fine with her.
Well a few weeks ago my DD started saying that she was now finding X annoying and didn't want to be friends anymore. I was worried that DD might just be joining in with other girls who don't like X. I would hate for X to be getting bullied. However my DD has given examples of things that X has done which in all honesty I would find annoying. I told DD to be kind to X and reminded her that it wouldn't be nice if X didn't have anyone to play with. DD asked why she should play with someone she doesn't like. Which I think is a fair point. She promises she's not been mean to her, but just doesn't want to play with her anymore.
Now the other mum is still inviting DD round for tea. I've made excuses once but I'm worried that I can't keep making excuses. DD is adament she doesn't want to go. Do I just tell her that they don't seem to be getting on and that my DD doesn't want to come?
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DD not wanting to be friends with girl in her class, other mum pushing them together.
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StripeyKnickersSpottySocks · 23/10/2009 11:13
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