I am not a mother, but I do have 4 preteen nephews that I have practically raised. I think that it is a good idea to anonymously call the school and speak with the school counselor. But, I wouldn't stop my child from hanging around this girl. It seems to me that you have raised your daughter right. She is open with you, which is already a plus. I think that having your daughter in this girl's life may be a good thing for the girl. Maybe your daughter can help her through this. You never know what is going on in this girl's life that is making her do this to herself. I say that you allow them to continue to be friends, but if you see a change in your daughter's behavior that may be because of this girl's influence then that's is when I think you should worry about their friendship.
Parents are worriers when it comes to their children and in no shape or form I am saying that's a bad thing. But, at some point we have to step back and let our children be the people that we have raised them to be.
That's my take on it. I pray that you and your husband make the decision that is right for you and your family. I sure that you will. |