Should you try to break up the friendship or just let it be? Parenting experts share their thoughts.
Put aside your preconceived notions for a moment and have a conversation with your kid about this friend. Ask why they like hanging out with them and what they enjoy doing together. Be curious and listen to what they have to say. This requires an open heart and mind, Graham said.
“Take into consideration what they may be going through or have gone through,” McCready said. “Your own kid or family may be just what this child needs!”Spend some time with the friend and their family — it might show you a different side of them. Go into the experience hoping to see what your child sees in them.
There’s a difference between not being particularly fond of your kid’s friend and feeling like this person could be a true threat to your child’s safety or well-being. If it’s the latter case, you should intervene immediately, McCready said. If you notice any of these signs, “then parents would want to look into the social dynamics with the friend more closely,” Graham said.Use this situation as an opportunity to have conversations about what healthy friendships look and feel like. Discuss important qualities like trust, respect and standing up for one another.
“Understand that these may not be your child’s friends for life and statistically, they probably won’t be,” McCready said. “According to aAgree to disagree.
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