It is very hard to handle when your child is faced with disappoinment and hurt and there is nothing you can do to change it.  It is a lesson they need to learn as we all have.

My daughter signed up to perform with a friend at the school talent show.  This is something I never would have done, myself.  I could be part of a cast in a play but standing up there alone or with a partner for all too see (or boo as they see fit,) I just couldn’t do it. 

The girls were going to perform a dance number.  I, honestly, thought that the girls would grow bored of it and not follow through, but they actually practiced together and were quite excited about the end result.

A dress rehearsal was required the day before the show and my daughter’s partner did not show.  Since my daughter had signed up to be with a partner, and her partner didnt show for practice, they were not allowed to perform in the show.  I think this is pretty harsh for the 4th grade, but I do not make the rules.  I just have to handle the repercussions.  She was quite angry and hurt, but I used my motherly skills and distracted her with a shopping trip for summer clothes.  But let me tell you, I would love to go bop that kid in the head!!

So anyway, my daughter was quite disappointed when her friend “bailed” on her.