I probably would have ignored it. At most I might have asked them “why?” Maybe they have a reason, maybe they don’t. Maybe you would gain some insight into your daughter. Maybe they will be more careful about talking about other people in the future. I might also ask my daughter if she knew those girls and see what she had to say. I wouldn’t be upset. Not everybody has to like everybody else.
We’re these girls possibly prematurely menopausal!? Lol
Lol BirdsFreakMeOut!
Seriously–I’d do nothing UNLESS they were saying it to my 6 year old, as my 6 year old was looking to me for help.
Ignore.
You don’t know for sure they were talking about her and even if they were, so what? She didn’t hear - not by the grace of God, but because they at least had the manners to say it out of her ear shot.
Not everyone will like you or your kids, so it’s easier to swallow that pill now and not get all worked up over it in the future.
ETA: Per your SWH, I just want to point out that someone saying they don’t like someone is no where near the possibility of being a bully. Seriously. I know we don’t want our kids hurt and we want them to be friends with everyone - but this wasn’t bullying in the least.
I would have asked that girl, “Why?” in a puzzled tone, without first identifying myself as her mother. If she gives a reason, like, “She acts snobby”, or something like that, I would ask how she could be more friendly. If, however, she answers in a very derogatory tone, I would tell her that she needs to think through who her friends are and how they should treat people, then identify yourself and tell her you are watching how this works out.
When my daughter and I walked out the bathroom right away the little girl said, “I said I didn’t like the restaurant! " I replied with, " I think I know what I heard. Thing is that is the start of bulling and it hurt my feelings because she is my daughter.” They just looked down at the floor.
Our school district has been attempting to tackle depression and bullying. We have had several middle school and high school suicides. They have had a few public meetings on how to handle the suicides and the common comments from parents is the bulling of the their children. NOW I am not saying they are targeting my daughter. I am just wanting those young ladies (to be aware now) to know that those words can and do hurt. The elementary school has had three episodes of the school being on a soft lock down to protect the children. Our school district has been proactive in trying to teach our young ones how to place nice.
I am CLEARLY AWARE that not everyone likes my kids. I am not foolish mother.
Thank you NYMetromom and JULIE F for your comments. 