(((HUGS&TEARS)))
Children can be so cruel
I am a believer in teaching tolerance always.
Part of this for me is talking with our children about bullies.
What makes a child a bully is very sad. Usually a child that lashes out against his/her peers..does so because they feel powerless in some other aspect of their life. Usually in their family life...whether it is viewing how their parents interact, or treat them, or they learn from their siblings behaviours or treatment of them
Yes you should do everything you can to protect your child and teach them appropriate ways to protect themselves as well..but when it comes down to it. The best way for a child to combat a bully is by not reacting. A bully thrives on getting a rise out of their victim. If your daughter is able to show no reaction towards this girl..Then the girl will most likely eventually stop bothering with her, because she is not receiving the attention she craves. Keep talking with your daughter everyday, and keep a close eye on the situation. If it becomes physical then I would demand the school do something...because it is their responsibility to keep your child safety while she is in their care...and they are negligent if they do not.
-LITW