This girl is seven, almost eight.
She's been having problems at school with a group of girls.
She is in a class of 24, many of whom are boys, not many girls at all, maybe seven.
Of this seven, she and two others are thick as thieves.
The problem being that one of these three has an ultra strong personality.
She tries to control the other two and to a lesser extent, the other girls in the class too.
Mia has been told, 'I won't be your friend unless your ears are pierced' and other silly things that are totally out of Mia's control or decision. Mia has tried to break away and play with other kids, this other girl comes along and yells at Mia for playing with other kids, or whispers in her ear about not playing with them because of this and that... Whatever reason she thinks of at that moment.
First day back at school this term and they were separated from playing with each other at recess and lunch, because arguments happened at recess. I think the arguments happen because Mia stands up for herself and others. Segregated into different areas. I think it's a good idea. Mia has lots of other gorgeous friends at the school, but the three girls always gravitate toward each other.
I've been talking to Mia about how she has lots of friends, and now is the time to re-discover them.
She has had lots of upset times about this, which seem to flare up at bedtime, where she can't sleep, and is so very upset.
I'm not really sure how to guide her, I'm trying my best. But it truly saddens me that this crap is happening already in her sweet little life. They are only little for so long and she is being made to face crap that she shouldn't have to already!!
I must say that the school has been very supportive through it all.
Any advice appreciated.
Back soon with more, but this is what I felt like getting out today.
