One of my daughters had a friend like this and the child was also very full on with me and always telling me how beautiful i was and how lucky my daughter was to have me as her Mum. It turned out that this childs mother had passed away and she was living with an older Aunt. This child just wanted a family and to be loved.

Do you know much about the girls family? How things are at home for her? She might be lonely and is trying to cling onto what sounds like the only friend she has. I think this is something your daughter needs to go through and choose what she wants to do about her for herself.

Maybe you could gently say something to the child’s parent and take it from there.

This is something that you need to leave with your daughter to handle unless she is finding it too difficult to cope with. Maybe see if you can meet her parents and work out the best way to handle the situation. She could be very shy and is scared of losing a friend now that she has finally found one. You could also try to have a quiet word with their teacher and that may give you more insight into the situation and how to handle it.

It’s something your daughter needs to figure out on her own. If it’s too much for her I’m sure eventually she’ll find a way to explain her feelings to the other girl. As to your feelings the only way is to just deal with it as best you can. You can’t be the one telling her who she can befriend.

There may be more at play with this other girl, from the sounds of things. It might be worth discussing it with the teacher, to understand more and to create some separation time for your daughter. I feel like this poor girl has something else going on. However, go with your gut and with what works for your daughter. You don’t want her excluded or not able to have other friends because of this one girl. Perhaps everyone can be more inclusive.

Obviously this little girl is desperate to have a friend, by the sounds of it your daughter is her only friend which is incredibly sad. Don’t break this little girls heart just because you find her “annoying” I would encourage your daughter to do as she wishes, if she wants to be her friend then let her be. If you don’t want the kid at your house let your daughter play at her house or take them to the park or something. I never really seen my friends outside of school so you can just leave it as a school friendship to. Another idea is talk to her parents, see if they would consider an after school activity the girls can do together (scouts or girl guides ect) then neither of you have to “deal with them”

Sounds like this child may lack normal social skills perhaps due to ASD or ADHD or maybe just struggles to make friends. Your daughter sounds very kind and could be making a huge impact in this girls life who otherwise would have no Friends. Rather than distance her why don’t you arrange playdates with her and another of your daughters friends. Plan an activity so interaction is a little regulated and it may teach the other girls to be more tolerant and get to know her better.

Friendships are quite tricky at all ages and stages. I would highly recommend that you allow your daughter to explore this friendship, and perhaps encourage play dates at your home – whereby you can gently guide the other girl’s behaviour. It sounds like you have instilled great traits within your daughter and you now have a fantastic opportunity to positively impact another child.

You are not a horrible person because you have doubts or you don’t like someone. I do think it’s important to respect your own child’s wishes and not control her relationships. If the boundaries aren’t respected, perhaps you can talk to her parents about specific times your child could play with her and times when she needs to be with her family. We’ve all found ourselves feeling emotions we are not proud of but don’t let them get the better of you being a good person.

This is something that the children have to sort out for themselves – and they will all get along well in the end

This little girl could be lonely and your daughter has shown her some kindness and she just needs someone. Let it go and see what happens.

Please don’t do it, that’s so controlling. This is coming from someone who at 8-years-old was also deemed ‘not good enough’ by my best friends parents. Do you know how that feels? It makes you completely doubt yourself. Very very cruel and selfish to make a little one feel that way.

Have you ever stopped to think, this little one may have ADHD? Something that is out of her control? Don’t encourage your daughter to unfriend her. She sounds like a wonderful child with a kind and mature outlook on life. You however sound like a judgemental prude. Get over yourself. Your kid is a much better person than you! Yuck ????

Have you ever stopped to think, this little one may have ADHD? Something that is out of her control? Don’t encourage your daughter to unfriend her. She sounds like a wonderful child with a kind and mature outlook on life. You however sound like a judgemental prude. Get over yourself. Your kid is a much better person than you! Yuck ????

Really. You don’t like this child.

Yes you are horrible.

You are at a “special Mother’s Day” event and this child was “stalking” you. No mention of the other child’s parents, let alone mother.

With the little information you have provided. Sounds like this child needs a friend. Not a disapproving parent in law!!

Guide the interaction for your own tolerance and maybe this troubled child can grow with the “village” support.

Stop criticising and start loving!! Your comments reflect on you more that the children!

I would let it go….maybe that girl need that one friend ( your daughter) to feel liked/loved…

I am wondering if this girl is new to the school this term and friendships have been formed and you might need your daughter to be more tolerant. The other girls need to include this girl too. I suggest you go talk to the teachers and get the details. Teachers are good at sorting out playground friendships and exclusions. As for a play date nothing better than a new friend find a activity they both enjoy and maybe you can invite the Mum for the first time to get to know her too. Then add a friend or two to the next play date. This girl may be full-on because she has no friends and your little one showed her the time of day. I’d be proud of her and it teaches her that we are all different.

I would tell your daughter to have other friends too not just one and to me this child is lonely, but you have to set boundaries and don’t let this girl invade family time like she did.