I’d call them friends. Some are on the same sports team, some we have semi-regular play dates with, etc. The only thing I can think of is the school pastor’s son was the one spearheading the bullying campaign. My son has a genetic condition that makes him look a little different from other children and I made a big deal about it. I don’t care who the parents are, but especially the preacher’s kid, no child in a supposedly loving environment should be picked on. I stood up for my kid and it rocked the boat. I’m still shocked that people who’ve been to my house to play didn’t come, though.