How do you handle someone spreading rumors about your child?

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One of my daughter's so-called "best friends" has been spreading some nasty rumors about her. She's telling people that my daughter gets drunk all the time, sends naked pictures to guys, and cheats on her boyfriend. She's saying that she's sick of people thinking that my daughter is so "perfect" and that it's time everyone knew the "truth." (Incidentally, I'm 100% certain that none of this is true).

I realize that this girl is doing this out of jealousy. My daughter is far from perfect, but I'm sure she appears that way sometimes... she's very smart (number 1 in her class), pretty, good at sports, well-liked and respected by her teachers and classmates. She's never been in trouble, ever.

Anyway... my daughter was hurt and upset, but she's not the type to stir up drama so she hasn't made a huge issued of it. She's just decided not to consider this girl a friend anymore. I, however, am pissed as heck!! I know that most people aren't going to believe these things, but what if some people do? This could completely ruin her reputation!

I guess there's nothing I can do. Or is there? What would you do?
 
There's nothing you can do.
Be glad your daughter is a bigger person than her friend, and you.
 
Simple. Send an anonymous letter to the guidance counselor and turn her in. She can get suspended for those things!
 
There's nothing you can do.
Be glad your daughter is a bigger person than her friend, and you.
 
Simple. Send an anonymous letter to the guidance counselor and turn her in. She can get suspended for those things!
 
Ahh...I'm pretty experienced in the category of drama. You bet you can do something about it!! Text her. Text her mom. Get them involved rather than watching from the sideline. Do something!!!! Tell your daughter to confront the girl, and get yourself into it and make her quit it!
 
A little serious threat to that bitch would help ALOT...And by serious i mean real Serious Threat..Apart from a kill threat..
 
Depending on how old they are i would contact the other girls parents and talk to them about it other than that i dont think theres really anything to do except let them handle it in there own way as long as it doesnt lead to anything to drastic.
 
i am 13 and whenever things like this happen to me i tell my parents, and the school workers, kids are TERRIFIED of parents. there were my ex-best friends who are now popular and mean and as soon as one of them so my mom , she ran like crazy hideing! its amazing what parents impact on others., speak to the other girls parents and see what happens.
 
chase the girl, grab her by the hair and give her a good ole beat down lol... i'm joking ofcourse but i bet that sounds probably quite attractive. really, there is nothing that you can do except let your daughter know that people like that don't matter and it is hurtful but it will go away. if you know the girl's parents i would probably have a word with them, polite and respectful just letting them know that their daughters behaviour is wrong and hurtful and they need to set her straight . as far as other people believing what the girl says, most probably don't and the one's who do will realize that it's just an immature rumour. if they don't and then they are not worth your time anyways, i doubt they will be anyone who really matters.
 
Being a 15 year old, I know how vicious girls can be . I would go to her mom, tell her mom everything, and if you can bring proof, but don't bring your daughter with you unless she wants to go. Let her mom handle it.
 
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