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My daughter is 13 and in the 7th grade. A few days ago, she tells me that she is in a "blue" mood because there are rumors being passed around about her. I ask her what the rumors are and she said her friends won't tell her because they don't want to hurt her feelings. Clearly, my daughter was upset. My daughter is a straight A student, very kind hearted, and well liked. She has lots of friends and tries to be nice to everyone. So someone spreading rumors about her is just unreal. I asked her if she wanted to talk to the school counselor or if she wanted me to get involved and talk to the principal. She was adamant that she did not want me to get involved. The next day I picked my daughter and one of her friends up from basketball practice and I decided to ask more questions. The friend said someone was saying my daughter was a "whore." When I asked who, she said she didn't know who started, but with a little creative questioning, I have come to the conclusion that is a certain boy who used to like my daughter and got mad at her when she talked to another boy. So he and a friend of his have been saying my daughter is a "whore" and that she "uses people." It's all so very silly to me because at this age they don't date or at least my daughter doesn't and for these boys to be starting this so soon, not even in high school yet, just makes me angry.
So again, I have asked my daughter if she wants me to call parents or the school, because I am more than willing start yelling at someone. She tells me she's afraid it will make it worse. So now I'm at a loss. On one hand, I understand my daughter's position that it might make things worse if I get involved. On the other hand, with all the stories you hear about kids committing suicide because they are being harrassed and bullied, I feel like I HAVE to get involved. It's been 5 days since it began. So maybe I should see how next week starts? Or should I just call the principal and counselor and let them get to the bottom of it? Or should I call the parents of the kid who's causing the problem?
Thanks for listening!
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