Sabeking
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- Sep 2, 2004
My 15 year old DD befriended a girl at school who is somewhere on the spectrum. My DD invites her to sit with her group at lunch and has intervened when bullying has occurred. Recently the girl had a family party to celebrate the end of the school year. My DD and her best friend were invited and went. It was a family party so we went as well. My DD is compassionate and is very gentle with her. Here is where we need advice. The young lady just got a cell phone for doing well at school this year. She texts my DD probably about 50 times a day. It is starting to stress DD out. The friend asks her to spend the night every night. My DD doesn't want to ignore her on texts but obviously cannot respond constantly. If she does not respond immediately the friend will continue texting, saying....where are you, why don't you respond?" What is the best way to handle this situation? She truly wants to be a friend to this young lady but needs balance in the relationship. What do you suggest?