Dear Abby: My daughter’s behavior towards her friend is cruel and unjustified

Dear Abby provides guidance to a father regarding his daughter's cruel and unjustified behavior toward a friend. The daughter is taking advantage of a peer who harbors a crush on her, despite her only viewing him as a friend. Similarly, Dear Annie addresses a separate concern where a parent fears that their son's friend is being financially exploited. Both columns offer professional advice on managing complex interpersonal dynamics and boundaries within youth friendships and family relationships.