Mum divides the internet for inviting her daughter’s entire class to her birthday party EXCEPT the student who bullied her

A mum has copped backlash from another parent after inviting the entire class to her daughter’s birthday party except the student who bullied her.

On Reddit the 28-year-old mum said her daughter Payton was excited about her seventh birthday next month and 20 children were invited.

The student we did not invite has bullied her several times (we’ve had meetings with the school and parents). Obviously Payton doesn’t want this kid at her party,’ the mum wrote.

The bully’s mum then contacted Payton’s mum in attempt to score an invite.

The other girl’s mother called me to talk about it saying how now her daughter is crying she was the only kid not invited and everyone at school is talking about the party. (Payton’s parties are known by her classmates to be very over the top),’ the mum wrote.

‘I explained her daughter isn’t nice to my daughter and that’s the reason she wasn’t invited (the mother knows this).

‘The mother said I’m teaching my child to be a “bully” and use her wealth to make friends. I disagreed.’

Payton’s mum didn’t want to come to an agreement in which the bully could attend the party.

‘The mother then asked if she had her daughter apology and write Payton a letter we could reconsider,’ she said.

‘I told her we would not and it has become a big deal every time I see the mum.’

After sharing the situation with thousands on Reddit she asked ‘am I the a**hole?’, and the majority were on her side.

 Another said: ‘Forced apologies aren’t useful in any situation. The other mother needs to move on.’

Monica said: ‘I don’t think that teaching my child her self worth and to distance herself of those who do not value that truth is wrong. The girl who is a bully needs to learn also that her abusive behavior will have consequences that she may not like.’

Janet said: ‘She is teaching her daughter to protect and stand up for herself. Also she will learn not to put herself in a dangerous situation (ie near to someone who would hurt/upset her). As an adult you wouldn’t invite someone you don’t like to a party or major event. You invite ppl you want to be there. How does anyone know that had the bully been invited she wouldn’t have upset the birthday girl or spoil her party.’