Growing Pains

"Mommy, ______ won't let me play with her."
"Mom, _____ said I'm annoying!"
"Mom! ______ everytime I try to play with her she tells me to go away!"

It breaks my heart whenever EJ comes home from school with those comments.
At the same time, it makes my blood boil thinking that someone can be mean to my child like that.
I know kids are kids, and I have not forgotten my own experiences when I was my age, but as a parent, of course, you hope that your child or children will not have to go through that.
But it does happen, and unfortunately I know the worse is still yet to come.

The question now is how should I handle it?
What advice should I give her?

So far my usual spiel are -
1) Just because you and her share a homeroom teacher or girls scout troop, does not mean that she's a friend.
2) A person who is mean to you is not worthy to be called a friend.
3) There will always be a mean girl or boy, it's how you decide to handle them is what will matter.
4) Never, ever throw the first punch since you can never claim self-defense if you do.
5) If one person doesn't want to play with you, find someone else. The playground is never without a child willing to run around.
6) Just because you want to play or do something, does not mean the rest of your playground buddies will want to do the same thing.
7) Always walk away from the bitches mean girls with your head held high.
8) Who cares what she/he thinks! Never let anyone's comment diminish your self worth.
9) There is no shame in playing by yourself. It is actually the best way to use your imagination.
10) If all things fail - sit quietly and READ A BOOK!

It is hard for a 7-year old to comprehend all this or even think it's worth a dime to follow any of my advice, but hopefully, somehow they will sink in.