We have moved our yr 6 girl to a new school. She is having problems being accepted. Any suggestions?

Question

She has been friends with one girl for 8 years and they are remaining friends but her current friends are being nasty to our daughter. Any suggestions of what she could try to fit in?

Answer 1

if they are being nasty then they are not friends. Find some nice kids and encourage her to bring them home to play

Answer 2

Bake some cookies or something else that kids like & send it to school with your daughter.  Make enough for the whole class & have her pass them out & introduce herself to each student.  Niceness goes a long way.

Answer 3

Tell her you are sorry that she is going through  tough a time. Even though no matter what any one says she is still the most special beautiful child you know in the whole world and that you are so glad that she chose you to be her parent.Kids that age that are nasty to each other usually don't fall far the tree.Their parents are probably their example. People love flattery. If she wants to make new friends. she has to let them know that she likes them  by giving them a complement on their clothes or hair. Stuff like that helped my kids. They use to be out cast.Now they are all very popular with their school mate  they always get invites from them. I really never new how that felt but I told them how I made friends. Let me tell you when you tell some one what a nice coat they have or that they fixed their hair really pretty it makes them feel good and they will miss it. So next time they see you they will go next to you like a puppy for more attention.

Answer 4

Wanna know whats odd? A 6 year old having a friendship that last 8 years...

you're an idiot.

Answer 5

i'd say you first talk to her teacher. if the teacher knows a book to read about this topic -have her read it to the class. then the ones unkind in the class will take note on how they are acting in the story. a discussion in class about the book. talk to your daughter that it's hard being new and trying to make new friends. how long has she been at her new school.? it does take time.

Answer 6

Tell her to gain confidence and remain in control and she'll eventually battle through it .

Answer 7

Don't get too involved with what your daughter is telling you. She is obviously upset about the move and will do anything to get your attention.  Instead, keep giving her positive feedback and let her know it will work out and you will make a friend soon.  Without her knowing, contact her teacher and make her aware of the situation.  The teacher can give you a better insight as to what is going on in the classroom.  

Remember, being positive is key!  Reacting to negativity, will continue for her to be negative and will try to get your attention in that way.  Instead, ask her what good things happen in her school.  Good luck!

Answer 8

been there done that with the moving thing,,,try putting her in dance classes or gymnastic classes. My daughter was new to town and she went for cheerleading and had a blast. She loves dance all her friends from school are there so now she loves school.