Postby Needcoffeenow » Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:13 am
As you say, heartbreaking. And girls put so much emphasis on friends and can be so unpleasant about it! a) The school should help shed a light on this. Our kids (at state primary) went through various friendship issues and the school was very helpful, at the very least talking to us about what was going on and making positive suggestions. They also had Friendship Groups within each tutor group whose purpose was basically to be kind to each other, which helped a lot. b) As I’m sure others will say, meanwhile try extending your daughter’s social contacts to children at other schools via clubs, activities, through neighbours etc. This will boost her confidence too. c) Maybe just say to some of the mums when you drop their daughters off that you know yours would love to come back for a playdate and that (whichever evenings) are best? One of my cousins in a similar situation used to whip out her diary at this point although I suspect this was a little counter-productive!