Do/would you ask your child to invite a class mate they didn't like?

Do/would you ask your child to invite a class mate they didn't like?
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answer:To clarify: My sister does actually like Meg – in a way. It’s hard not to, she’s very sweet. However, the two are not very alike, and I doubt they will become friends at all.
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