'I didn't invite boy from my daughter's class to her party – there's good reason'

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A mum has sparked a debate after revealing she deliberately left out one child from her daughter's birthday party. Her four-year-old daughter wanted to invite all but one of her classmates from the previous year.

However, there was one exception. On Reddit, the mum shared: "We talked about how we should include everyone so no one gets upset and she thought that was a great idea.

Except for this one kid who apparently bullies her. He calls her names and is generally mean to everyone." She explained to her daughter the potential hurt the boy might feel from being the only one not invited, but her daughter remained firm.

The mum added: "I don't want to force my child to invite someone who she doesn't like and who is mean but at the same time it feels cruel to invite the whole class except one kid." The mother discussed with her daughter the importance of kindness, even towards those who are mean, saying: "We did speak about how sometimes someone hasn't learnt to be nice yet and that although we do not have to put up with mean behaviour, it is good to show kindness to someone who is mean.