There was a huge selection of videos. Admittedly, that social rejection still hurts a little. Once or twice a month for almost a year, she will be invited to a party celebrating a Jewish boy or girl's coming of age. After all, I remind her, we can't have everyone. We have a large extended family.
Rejection is one of the most painful experiences a child goes through.
But, few things seem worse than being left out. If you emphasize positive virtues in your family life, this may cut down on a few hurts. This is an important skill. Your child may have done something that's perfectly right but hurt someone's feeling in the process. For instance, he or she may leave off the name of an old buddy from the party list because the friendship had changed.