Tealady
15-12-2014, 08:24 PM
Should you intervene in your child's friendship issues? If so at what point would you step in?
DD is in a group of 3/4 friends. For weeks now there have been falling outs and making ups. I obviously only get DD's side.
DD came out of school a little upset. One of her friends told DD today that her Mum had said that she couldn't play with DD anymore. I was a bit shocked but then wondered if something had been misunderstood. I tried to find her Mum but they had already left. I talked to DD some more but she was clueless at to what could have sparked this and was confused and upset.
I therefore texted Mum to say could I call later or speak before or after school tomorrow to discuss. Mum came back and we discussed a bit via text but Mum did sign off saying that tonight wasn't good and that she was working tomorrow so wouldn't be on the playground. I kind of got the impression she didn't want to discuss further.
Kind of feel I have done the wrong thing, but DD was upset and I was worried that she had lashed out verbally over something (as she is feisty) so wanted to find out if anything had happened. I realise children have to find their own way and we shouldn't always interfere, but one of the girls involved can be quite nasty and I want to help my daughter handle things appropriately.
DD is in a group of 3/4 friends. For weeks now there have been falling outs and making ups. I obviously only get DD's side.
DD came out of school a little upset. One of her friends told DD today that her Mum had said that she couldn't play with DD anymore. I was a bit shocked but then wondered if something had been misunderstood. I tried to find her Mum but they had already left. I talked to DD some more but she was clueless at to what could have sparked this and was confused and upset.
I therefore texted Mum to say could I call later or speak before or after school tomorrow to discuss. Mum came back and we discussed a bit via text but Mum did sign off saying that tonight wasn't good and that she was working tomorrow so wouldn't be on the playground. I kind of got the impression she didn't want to discuss further.
Kind of feel I have done the wrong thing, but DD was upset and I was worried that she had lashed out verbally over something (as she is feisty) so wanted to find out if anything had happened. I realise children have to find their own way and we shouldn't always interfere, but one of the girls involved can be quite nasty and I want to help my daughter handle things appropriately.