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My daughter is 8 yr old.she has a group of 4 friends.now a days other 3 friends gang up and run away by saying we are family friends. When they have no one to play with she comes to her and play nicely.my daughter questions them why you are behaving like this they say you are not family friend so you are fake friend...how should she deal with situation..
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She needs counseling sessions to over the issue in a very smooth manner.
Transition should be smooth.
She needs an expert psychologist.
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Hi,
in this situation you can teach your child to accept & move on for new things. somethings & some people are not meant to be & that's where new doors are opening. New people are coming.
You can take her to new nearby gardens. where she can meet new people.
Thank you & take care.
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Now it's the age where you can teach your daughter about people and motivate her to make new friends
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consult psychologist for counselling to improve her self confidence
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Hi, Encourage her to handle the situation by herself.You need to be supportive.You make her understand that,she can make new friends in future .Help her to find hobbies and interests.It is important to accept the situation and not make her feel guilty for this situation.Listen to her and show affection and trust.Give her time to recover.You can consult a counselor if she is not handling the situation and showing the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Let her also look for other friends..
If these girls come let her play with them..
Yet she will have her own friends with whom she can always be with..
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Ms. Shivangi Gupta
Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello there, you could be there and support her, be her confidante. You could help her communicate better and engage in some problem solving. However, sometimes it’s difficult to be objective when you are too close to the situation, in such cases, it’s best to seek help from a qualified mental health professional who could help her solve this and any other problems she’s facing such as low self esteem.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.... An 8 year old child is in a very different stage of development. Her mind/brain may attend to psycho-emotional cues in this situation very differently. It's always wise to seek professional help. Asking for suggestions online won't help much because there is a difference in perspective. How you see it and how she sees it may be different. You can ask her if she is willing to discuss it with someone who is a professional in this field. If she says yes, you can help her take a session. If she says no, you as a parent may consult alone.
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Child/Parent Counselling is required.
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Ms. Sheetal Kusumbe
Counselling Psychologist
21 yrs exp
Thane
Hello,
Parenting is a learning experience as children grow through various phases. Your child is facing an unpleasant situation with her friends.
This is an early introduction to life.You can tell her that there will be situations where you need to rely on your own self esteem.At her age seeking inclusivity is natural.
Yet she can stand up for herself by not being an option but by trying to make other friends who value her. Till than she can play individual games and also make it clear that she will not accept labels as fake or family friend.
Standing for the right may be standing alone, which is better than a company that makes you feel not wanted.
Children are adaptive and your child with your support and guidance can overcome this situation successfully.This way she will learn not to succumb but overcome such challenges early in life.
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Mr. Aamitabh Debnaath
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Teaching your daughter how to handle the situation among friends can be a great opportunity to instill values like respect, tolerance, and open-mindedness.
By teaching your daughter how to handle friends' politics in a respectful and open-minded way, you can help them develop important social and emotional skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
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Handling the situation among friends can be a tricky situation for anyone, especially for kids who are still learning about the world around them.
Here are some tips on how to teach kids to handle friends' politics:
Model respectful behavior: Kids learn from the behavior of the adults around them. If you model respectful behavior in your own discussions, your kids are more likely to follow suit.
Encourage open-mindedness: Teach your daughter to be open-minded and to consider different perspectives. Help her understand that people can have different opinions and still be good friends.
Practice active listening: Teach your daughter to listen actively to her friends' opinions without interrupting or getting defensive. Help them understand that it's important to hear all sides of an issue before forming an opinion.
Set boundaries: Help your daughter understand that she can set boundaries, if she don't feel comfortable. Encourage her to respectfully decline to engage in discussions that make her uncomfortable.
Role-play scenarios: Role-play different scenarios with your daughter to help her practice handling any critical discussions with her friends. Help her come up with respectful and open-minded responses to different situations.
Emphasize kindness: Remind your daughter that it's important to be kind and respectful to her friends, no matter what their beliefs are. Encourage her to focus on common ground and shared interests rather than differences.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's tricky situation..I would advise to tell your daughter how so called friends can be mean as well it's showing that they are not your true friends .so even if they are not with you it's good for you..God is helping you to be not in touch with bad people.
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