14 Signs Your Daughter Is Not a Mean Girl

It's not always 100 percent true, but taking a look at your daughter's closest pals will give you a good insight into how she is toward others.

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Sure, frustration is not the only indication of being a mean girl, but if your child does not typically frustrate easily, then chances are she has a decent handle on her emotions — and therefore doesn't make it a habit of purposely saying hurtful things to others simply out of frustration.

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It's always a good sign if your child feels comfortable enough to tell you everything that is going on with her! And if you hear any red flags, you can help her work through it.

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Girls who are superfocused on things (schoolwork, sports, band practice, etc.) other than popularity tend to stay away from being the bully since they have better things to worry about.

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Have you heard her stick up for someone who was picked on? Or does your daughter always root for the underdog? Maybe she wants to invite a girl over who doesn't have a lot of friends, or maybe she simply tells you that she feels bad for so-and-so because they sit alone at lunch.

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Her invite list for her birthday includes anyone and everyone because she really does not want anyone to feel left out.

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If your daughter does not go through friends quickly and is able to form and keep long-lasting friendships, chances are she's doing OK.

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Sure, she's social, but she also is perfectly happy doing her own thing.

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All those years of teaching her to be respectful of adults have paid off because she applies it not only to adults but to her peers as well.

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Kids argue; even the sweetest of the sweet kids have their moments. But typical kid outbursts, rather than full-on emotionally and physically charged fights with you or her friends, are normal.

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Sure, she sometimes feels jealousy (who doesn't?), but it does not consume her and she's able to move forward from it easily.

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She's always telling someone good job on that test, that she likes their outfit, or that she loves their drawing from art class.

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In play, does she always have to be Elsa no matter what? Or does she take turns with her pals? Girls who play fairly and democratically are less likely to be a bully.

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Chances are, if you are not a mean girl, then your child won't turn out to be one either. Believe it or not, children really do follow in our footsteps. So choose your own adventure, mama!

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