Kind of a strange question here, but how would you go about politely telling another mom that your kid doesn’t want to exchange phone numbers with their kid?
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Accept it and then block the number or just be honest. Everyone doesn’t have to like everyone
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Just say no thanks? Not everything needs explained.
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Tell her you don’t allow her to talk on the phone or she doesn’t like talking on the phone.
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Tell her you don’t allow her to give the number out
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Just say the truth. No reason to make excuses or make up a story.
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Say it’s not allowed. And if the other kid still somehow gets the number than block it
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They don’t need an explanation. Just let it be known .
Just give her a fake number 
Just kidding, just tell her that your kid phone is only for family and emergencies not for socializing
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The only answer is to tell the truth.
How old? Also maybe let this be a teaching lesson for her to set boundaries and have your daughter so it. If she old enough ya know? Like teens. But just tell the parent exactly what your daughter said and that your going to respect and hope they do.
Honesty is much more polite than creating lies!
If your “kid” is old enough to have a number they’re old enough to handle the situation on their own.
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Not sure what the situation is but I think asking on the internet is silly. How about just telling the truth. Either she’s not allowed to share her number because of parental wishes OR your daughter doesn’t want to be friends and doesn’t want to share her number. So don’t set a bad example by making up lies and on the other hand if your daughter is just being a mean girl, don’t support that behavior. Just my opinion. Hopefully, the girl asking will get over wanting to be friends with your daughter.
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I wouldn’t lie. I’d say my child is not interested in exchanging numbers & I respect their wishes.
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You tell her they have a bad history and you support your child’s decision to say No.
If she clucks about it, walk away. You owe her nothing - but you do owe your kid emotional support and respect.
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Just say he cannot have friend on phone.
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If my daughter would’ve stopped giving out her dam phone number to everyone that asked for it she’d probably not be in the awkward position she’s in right now. So there’s that😆
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I would say it’s only for family
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I would tell her, we’re not there yet. She will give to her when she’s ready.
Why do you have to tell the mum of the kid? When she asks your kid again,tell them to tell the kid the reason why…after all it’s there phone…if said kid sees your kid giving it to others then I already feel for the rejected kid… I bet you let your kid pick n choose what kids get invited to party’s/ play dates instead of inviting everyone in her class…and the same ones never get invites cause there different or annoying or pick their nose…what happened to being inclusive…
I’m an adult and say “I’m sorry, I don’t give my number out.”
She may have blocked me but screenshots are forever. Don’t be this parent. Her initial comment was “be friends unless there’s a good reason”… Like no. Teach your kids to set boundaries and respect their decision making skills. No one should force kids to interact if they don’t want to. What lesson does that teach?
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Why not just exchange phone numbers? Doesn’t mean they have to talk or be friends. But why make it an issue ?
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Just say that your kids number is private, for family only. Sorry, it’s not allowed. The end.
Tell themm politely they are not allowed to give itout.
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explanation isn’t necessary. no is a complete sentence.
Just be honest and polite polite my kid doesn’t feel comfortable sharing phone numbers with your kid, end of story, case closed
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Simply say
“My kid doesn’t want to give your kid
Her phone number”
Just tell her that you child doesn’t want to exchange numbers
Maybe an unpopular opinion, but my child needs to be mature enough to tell the other child directly, if s/he’s to have his/her OWN number…that’s why I still have a landline…my Littles don’t need a cell phone…their friends can call the house (and talk to me if I’m the one who answers!!) 
No is a complete answer. Simply say my kid does not want your kid to have the phone number and that’s the end.  life would be so much easier if we didn’t always have to accommodate and please others. 
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Maybe there has been some sort of bullying or bad blood between them. Once they exchange numbers they have access to each other 24/7 there may be a problem. Listen to your child, maybe ask some questions…
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Say the phone is for family only.
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“Umm no” plan and simple if they need an explanation here it is “NO i hate people”
I don’t think saying “it’s not allowed” is right at all. Sooner or later the child asking is going to find out the truth and think of you and your child as liars.
Have your child tell them “no thank you”. And if they feel the need to explain more, they can say that they don’t want to cross that line of friendship at this time.
Honestly…teach your child how to say no. If they’re using that phone to chat with other friends and they don’t want to talk with one particular person, then it’s time to teach them how to have boundaries and feel okay in politely telling someone no. It can be as simple as no, I’d rather talk to you at school or no, I’m not ready to do that yet. Or simply just say no.
If you dont think your kid is capable of doing that yet then just tell the mother x isn’t comfortable sharing their phone number yet, hopefully the friendship continues to develop but I just wanted to let you know ahead of this coming up between the kids.
Oh, my kid decides who gets her number.
Let the kids deal with it.
I would tell the mom that your child doesn’t want their number. I understand that it may seem harsh in other people’s point of views, but in reality, “No thank you” is still a complete sentence and it’s still being respectful. I always elaborate when I tell my children and other children “No” because they do have the right to have the answer as to why, and simply state, if asked, the truth. My child is uncomfortable having their number at this time. It’s not mean, it’s not rude, it’s not disrespectful. It’s simply stating the truth.
You dont.
IF she asks say 'my kid said he didn’t want it and doesn’t have to ’
No…means no.
“I’m sure your kid is great. That being so, my kid just didn’t feel like they ‘clicked’ and would prefer not to exchange numbers.”
Simple, straightforward, polite, to the point.