Comments on: Kiddie Cliques

By: Susen Malkowski Kuchta

Susen Malkowski Kuchta — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 03:32:30 +0000

I’ve seen it at this age too, sadly. Instilling good values in our children along the way and being there for them will definitely put things on the right track.

By: The Pinterested Parent

The Pinterested Parent — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 18:48:40 +0000

In reply to freebutfun. I have the same hope for my daughter. If she is ever cruel and I find out, she is in some trouble with this mean girl.

By: freebutfun

freebutfun — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 18:04:56 +0000

You witnessed the mother’s nightmare.
I so wish that my kids will find friends but also that I am able to teach my kids too to be kind to others!

By: The Pinterested Parent

The Pinterested Parent — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:55:42 +0000

In reply to mylifechronicles. This is what scares me. I am 40 and still am stung by these memories. Let us hope our children do not have to contend with these things.

By: mylifechronicles

mylifechronicles — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:52:16 +0000

In reply to The Pinterested Parent. Oh, social media is most definitely a place where old wounds can be opened. I deleted my Instagram months ago because it made me so anxious! So many cliques & feelings of inadequacy. But like you, i learned that its all a show. My life is happy, while they are just posting what they want people to THINK their life is like.

By: The Pinterested Parent

The Pinterested Parent — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:18:44 +0000

In reply to mylifechronicles. Me as well. I found that things like Facebook have reopened my feelings of inadequacy because many of those cliques still remain. And then I remember that I have a wonderful life, why should I care about these other people?

By: The Pinterested Parent

The Pinterested Parent — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:15:19 +0000

In reply to That Awkward Mom. Your poor girl. She should not have to choose. One of my friends has girls this age too and the stories she tells me shock me. I just can't believe how manipulative and cruel they can be at even such a young age. Where do they learn this? We can only hope our children remain strong and make their own decisions and that they are good ones.

By: That Awkward Mom

That Awkward Mom — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:06:23 +0000

We are also dealing with this with my 10 year old daughter. The cliques have really started to solidify for the first time this year, and she struggles with friends splitting into different ones. She feels like she has to choose one or the other and it is heartbreaking.

I wish life wasn’t so cruel sometimes!

By: mylifechronicles

mylifechronicles — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 06:47:21 +0000

In reply to The Pinterested Parent. As an adult i find rejection difficult, so i can imagine how they must feel. I agree! Our kids could be great friends :)

By: The Pinterested Parent

The Pinterested Parent — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 05:57:36 +0000

In reply to mylifechronicles. It is tough and it hurts for us just as it does for them. I know this is a part of life. It just is so unfortunate that it has to be. I bet my daughter and your son could be great friends. :-)