Debbie is obsessed with your daughter, not Pam. Debbie wants your daughter play a certain role (admirer). When she doesn't play the part, frustration erupts.
Engaging Debbie, even on a negative level, is still attention.
When Debbie says "you act weird", etc. respond with stuff like;
"Yep" or "whatever" or "did you say something? i wasn't listening" or "you go though Pam's phone? that's creeeepy" or " Booooorrrring!!!"
Deflect. Fighting with Debbie only fuels her fragile ego.
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