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12-08-2007, 12:15 AM | #1 |
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Schoolyard Bullies
Any body out there had any experience with Trouble from other kids influencing there children in a negative way?
My 5 year old has said some things he did not here at home. He has also been threatened by some 6 year old punk. My next door neighbors son is in the same situation. There is more to this than I am posting. I will deal with this Monday! Just wanted some feedback. |
12-08-2007, 11:17 AM | #2 |
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Schools have counselors that know how to handle these issues without putting your child at risk.
Contact your child's school for help. |
12-08-2007, 01:28 PM | #3 |
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I agree with Howela also make sure your child's teacher and the bully's teacher are both aware of the situation. Is he bullying everyone or just your child? Hopefully the teachers can nip it in the bud without you having to get involved with the bully's parents. Those situations become worse when parent goes against parent. Unfortunately they are going to pick up foul language no matter what.
Just make sure when he uses it around you, you explain that it is inappropriate.
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Schools generally have counselors that don't the difference between their a$$es and holes in the ground. Notify them to prevent any lawsuits but under no circumstances rely on them for any useful service.
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12-08-2007, 06:48 PM | #5 |
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My take on this is a little different. The school isn't always 'On Your Side'.. We had a similar situation and after about 5+ years when enough complaints from multiple parents accumulated, and the picture was crystal-clear, the offending child was not invited back to attend the following year. The school need to protect themselves "beyond a reasonable doubt".
The following year was a really good year for a dozen or so students. It only take once bad apple to affect the whole bushel. Be diligent and stay the course and *eventually* you will come out on top. |
12-08-2007, 08:25 PM | #6 |
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I don't know if you already have a solution in mind, but here are what some other people are saying and or doing:
http://www.bridges4kids.org/SC.html Personally, I think you should let your son figure this one out on his own. I know it probably will be an unpopular opinion, but it's a lesson that has to be learned (how to deal with bullies) and it's best to learn it now when the stakes are much smaller. Things get much more complicated in adolescence, or even college, and the stakes are much higher. |
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