Idk if I'd literally cry. I'd be hurt my daughter came to me crying that people are running away from her, and that nobody wants to be her friend. YES, I'd be emotional. I wouldn't let her see or feel that, hell no. I would be concerned, then I'd speak to her more about it, explain some things like "it's not always about you" but it's normal to feel sad over it. I'd make sure she is coping well and not being bullied or left out (casually speak to her teacher). If that's the case, I'd set up a play date with another student's parent, or help her find friends elsewhere. and then I'd leave it at that. IF it turned out to be a one-time thing, we'd have another conversation about things not always going the way you want them too/things she can do instead. My kid coming to me saying this means she feels like she's not good enough or that kids don't like her--as if something is wrong with her.. I would be upset if my kid said or implied distress of feeling alone and unliked at any age-- if she were 3 I'd help her out if necessary, but at any age I'd listen and care. I was always well-liked and had many friends, the kids who didn't have that weren't very happy, lonely and looked miserable.