Not invited to the sleepover! (Jim, Age 12) | Ep. 153

Ep. 153 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Don't give up a good friendship because it's not perfect | Friendship advice for kids

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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

- What is the difference between not invited versus excluded? Why does that difference matter? (Hint: Think about the intention of the host.)

- What are some non-mean reasons why you might do something with one friend but not another?

- Why is it not a good idea to yell at someone for not inviting you?

- All-or-nothing thinking means believing something has to be perfect or it’s worthless. Why is this not a useful way to think about friendship?

- Dr. Friendtastic said, “What your friends do when you’re not around is not your concern.” What does that mean? Do you agree? Why or why not?

*** You might also like these podcast episodes:

Ep. 4 - One friend feels left out (Thomas, Age 13)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-episode-71f

Ep. 51 - Mean comment said behind her back (Saoirse, Age 8)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/saoirse-age-8-mean-comment-said-behind

Ep. 26 - Friendship doesn’t have to be all or nothing (Abigail, Age 10)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-26-abigail

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