Imagine a child comes home and says that someone at school doesn't want to let them play. How would you respond?

  • "And how did you handle that?" – I'll wait for him to tell me more on his own.
  • I will suggest to him what he could try next time.
  • I will tell him that not everyone has to like us and that it's okay.
  • I will offer him the option to discuss the situation with the teacher.
  • I will ask him how he felt about it, and I will remain silent.

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