Bullying: Older Child
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Bullying
Asked by S.G. from Oklahoma City
on September 23, 2010
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ok so this is my daughter's second year at this school she is in. one of the girls that was in her class last year but not this year is bullying to the point of pushin...
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- I read the other posts, which I agree with regarding working with the school. However, no one called you out on your instructions to push or hit back, and "make it cou...
- Bullying is a huge problem. You should definitely talk to the school about it. Especially since it's happening on school grounds. You can keep your daughter away f...
- You should ask for an immediate conference with the teacher and ask her to invite the principal, also. Discuss your concerns with them and begin immediately to docume...
Bully
Asked by M.M. from New York
on September 13, 2011
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With a brief description of my situations, has anyone ever had their child be taunted and emotionally abused by a bully who then lies to his parents and others saying ...
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- I would seriously consider home school. There are so many ways to do it that it can work for virtually any family. I get to chose my kids' friends. Because their socia...
- have to go to school must will not tolerate it they can help
- I will be blunt. Grow a backbone. This is your son and he needs your protection. If he came to you and said this boy is doing this and you do nothing what is he g...
Bully, Bully
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on February 20, 2010
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Help! My child is being bullied in school and I don't know what to do. He is seven and is being bullied by a girl in class that excludes him from all play activities...
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- There are a lot of anti bullying group sites online. My best advice is to check them out. One that I've followed on Twitter is: http://social.bullying.co.uk/ It's fro...
- I am soooo sorry your son is going through this. If I was you I would immedialtly talk to the teacher and principal. If these kids are making it difficult for your so...
- Start documenting everything your son says this girl is doing to him. Schedule a meeting as soon as possible with his teacher. If things don't improve in a couple we...
9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
What to Do About the Bully
Asked by A.S. from Pittsburgh
on March 4, 2010
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My daughter has had a problem with a certain girl at school for 2 years now. They are both in 2nd grade. I have talked to the principle about the issues and thought it...
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- You need to print out this EXACT LETTER that you just wrote, give a copy to that employee and mother of bully, AND to the principal and let them both know you WILL def...
- Yes! Go up the chain of command to the superintendent of your school district. I can't believe that kind of behavior in a 2nd grader! If the principal is unwilling to ...
- I'd contact the girl's mother directly and tell her about it. If the mom/school employee doesn't remedy the situation, I'd start looking for a different school. I wo...
7 Year Old Soon Will Discover No Santa, What to Do About 3 Year Old?
Asked by C.F. from Indianapolis
on November 24, 2008
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My 7 year old has already called me out thinking I am the tooth fairy so I think Santa will be right down the road. I want to preserve Santa, etc...for my 3 year old w...
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- I see that you have already "said what happened", but I wanted to add my 2 cents worth (remember, you get what you pay for!!) I fully go along with the "what do you...
- My son stopped believing.. but I asked him if it was fun to believe.. he said YES. So I asked him not to tell others or else that would spoil it for them... also aske...
- My daughter was about 10 when she questioned about Santa. I told her to believe in the spirit of Christmas and let her younger brother believe as long as they can. T...
6 Year Old Allowance
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on November 15, 2008
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My daughter is almost 6 years old. She has no concept of money. She thinks that it is ALWAYS available to her. I want to start giving her an allowance, so she can b...
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- We do same as Kathy L, giving an allowance no matter what, expecting household help no matter what. If our daughter doesn't help around the house, she doesn't get to ...
- I seem to have a different take on this than the other posters. I believe that as soon as they can start understanding rewards/punishments that you begin to implement ...
- How much does lunch cost at school? Use that amount for a while as the weekly amount. Before you give her an allowance, practice values with her. We did that in my ...
Would You Let Your 9 Year Old Walk Home from School?
Asked by C.V. from San Antonio
on April 24, 2008
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My 9 year old son wants to walk to his friend's house after school on Friday. He would be walking with his friend & the distance is probably less than a mile. The neig...
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- You need to trust your inner voice. Do not let other people's opinion sway you from what you are comfortable with. You are not over protective. You are realistic ab...
- Trust your instincts. Who cares what the other parents think about you, this is your son. When friends come to our house we honor their parents request and keep the...
- Hi C., If you are not comfortable with it, then don't do it. Don't let your son's friends/parents decide what is best for you. Maybe they are too carefree? And tha...
My 10 Year Old Bully
Asked by J.C. from Seattle
on March 25, 2008
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I need options.I have a 10 year old that has become a bully at school. I am lost.
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- Take him to conseling. There is a reason he is doing what he is doing. When my son was 8 or 9-he was bullied by a boy who was 2-3 years older than him (the school wa...
- There could be many reasons he is being a bully. I think more information is needed before good advice can be given. Without knowing more you might want to have him vo...
- It definitely sounds like your child is dealing with something emotional. This can be so hard to define. Start with simple questions like, "Did this behaviour come o...
8 Year Old Hates Everything
Asked by S. from Denver
on January 3, 2009
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Hello,
I hope I can get some great tips for my 8 year old son. He hates everything! He hates it before he tastes or smells it. He will not try anything, when he ...
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- For kids food is all they can control. Well anyway stick to you guns and be consistant by standing by your word. I have a 7 year old who is autistic and he tries to pu...
- I feel your pain! My five yr old doesn't like most foods. I have found that it helps to let him help choose food while grocery shopping and to help prepare dinner. ...
- You are being manipulated by a master : ). You need to change your thinking about the purpose of a meal-It is to nourish the body and provide some family togetherness ...
