Second, i'd assess the degree to which my child "is their own person" and understands that this person's advice is not to be listened to.

She told me that she played along when her friend was explaining the plan, but that she had no intention of actually doing it which is why she told me. It’s still quite concerning, though, and now I’m on alert.

family

How do you deal with your children’s friends whom you don’t like?

bief57

> Second, i'd assess the degree to which my child "is their own person" and understands that this person's advice is not to be listened to. 

She told me that she played along when her friend was explaining the plan, but that she had no intention of actually doing it which is why she told me. It’s still quite concerning, though, and now I’m on alert.