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7 Year Old Daughter and Bullying
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on August 31, 2009
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I need advice on how to handle a bully in my neighborhood. I have spoken to her mother about the problem, but it hasn't changed the situation. She is 9 and my daughter...
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- I agree with the other posts, you are the boss when the child is on your property! This really is the best scenario... you can set the tone for what's acceptable beha...
- If the child is coming to your house to play or is outside your house playing, take her home and tell her mother her behavior is unacceptable. Have you talked to the p...
- I always told my girls that they were better off without friends than having friends that treat them badly. We ended up with the neighborhood kids at our house most...
5 Year Old Being Bullied at School and Not Liking the Kindergarten School.
Asked by A.E. from San Antonio
on August 29, 2009
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Help! My five year old daughter just started kindergarten at a public school and does not like it. She says the children are mean and have no manners. My daughter ha...
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- I just wanted to chime in. Our son's school is also not like this. We are in Fort Bend County and they are very strict on being respectful to each other and they hav...
- I'm sorry. My sister went through a similar situation with her daughter when she was in school last year. In the end, she DID end up having to homeschool her. I rea...
- I'm very sorry for how your daughter is feeling right now. I don't have a lot of advice for you, except to say that your daughter's experience sounds very typical. W...
Pre-k Teacher Being Fired over Saying the Word "Bully"
Asked by H.N. from Atlanta
on May 15, 2007
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Recently a wonderful teacher has been fired from my daughters school for supposedly calling another child "bully". This teacher was one of the best teachers in this sc...
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- I have not really experienced exactly what you did but my son's teacher actually broke contract and left about 8 weeks into school. I know it can be hard on the kids ...
- I see you are in GA but I swear something similar just happened her where I live. I don't know why this Wonderful teacher (also Pre K of a montessori school) left but...
- That is the craziest thing I've ever heard. I think I heard our teacher on a field trip Tuesday say the word "bully" several times in reference to several kids mine i...
How to Handle Pressure from "Bully"
Asked by E.G. from Los Angeles
on December 11, 2007
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My 6 year old son is sadly drawn towards a bully in school. He has complained of being bugged and teased and I have had words with the school. The bully is a troubled ...
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- Hi E., I agree with Julie S. My son had a friend last year who I thought was a bad influence, but my son considered him his "best friend", so I invited him over for...
- I listen to "Dr. Laura" most days and she would suggest that you enroll your son into a Martial Arts class. This will give your son the discipline he needs to be resp...
- I see this on the play ground all the time. If at all possible maybe you can talk to a yard duty at your school and ask him or her to keep a special eye on this situa...
My Nephew Is a bully...any Suggestion Please
Asked by D.M. from Charleston
on December 21, 2008
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my 10 year old nephew that I am raising has had a rough life, but the last two years has lived with my husband, kids and me. he has always been very rude and hateful w...
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- My nephew went through the same thing. His parents went through a divorce. He and his sisters were bounced around and to him it seemed like no one wanted him. With ...
- A few possible considerations: 1. The child does not understand his behavior any more than you do. It is a waste of your time and an additonal frustration for him i...
- Sounds like he may feel abandoned and unwanted. See if you can get him in for counseling. Ask your school for referrals. I googled and found this place that says it...
Bullying
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on October 3, 2007
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Does any one have an experience with a 5yo bully? My daughter is having a terrible time at school during recess. She goes to full day kindergarten, and I just found ...
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- My heart goes out to your little girl for keeping strong. YES please schedule an appointment with her teacher asap. Am I missing something here? Why hasn't there been ...
- There is no reason to expect a five year old to be able to handle a bullying situation. You should immediately make an appointment with her teacher and possibly the g...
- yes, ,make appts to talk to the teacher, principal and other parent.. most schools have programs designed to teach kids how to deal with bullying - it may just be too ...
18 Month Aggressive Behavior HELP!
Asked by T.G. from Seattle
on August 9, 2009
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Over the last few months I've seen my very active 18 month old become more and more aggressive. It started with "strong" hugs, then hair pulling, and just recently he...
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- This is TOTALLY age appropriate, not a sign of being a bully, and very raaaaarely a sign of any kind of disorder. He'd only be a bully unless you didn't stop him, and ...
- This is such a tough age. For children AND parents! Children at this age get upset or frustrated and cant control their emotions nor can they express them the way that...
- I was thinking the same thing as Melissa. It could be a communication thing. My youngest though he was 2 bit other kids because he was a late talker. But also, all ...
My Seven Yr Old Son Is Becoming a Bully and Not Doing His School Work
Asked by A.M. from Dayton
on May 14, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how I can handle this situation with him. I already made hiom repeat kdg. and he is still doing the same thing and I d...
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- The advice on getting the developmental exam is a good one. I'll bet he's got underlying issues that are making it difficult for him, and that's why he's acting out. ...
- One thing that popped out at me reading your request was: "I don't want to punish him too harsh and he think I don't love him." You cannot be afraid to discipline your...
- I sort of agree with the other posts in that he is acting this way for a reason, you need to do what you can to get to the bottom of it, and that something like a mart...
Sweet but Stubborn 4 Year Old
Asked by J.N. from Seattle
on August 7, 2009
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I'm not sure how to put this into words...my 4 year old is such a sweet loving kid, however, he is going to be known as "that kid the bully". For example, he plays on...
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- I think Karate might be fantastic- but be VERY mindful when you're looking at studios ( like you wouldnt) --- because some Karate and Taikwando teachers encourage roug...
- To be honest, from your decription he sound like about any 4 year old boy I know. Some are more physical than others, but as long as it is more a matter of him being u...
- It sounds to me like your child might have some sensory issues. We have just been through this with my daughter. Because you say that your other child is not having ...
School Bully
Asked by J.Y. from Jackson
on November 9, 2008
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My child, who is 15 and 140 pounds, was beaten by a 200 plus 6ft football player. They started out joking and the bigger child got mad. He broke my son nose, fracture...
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- Wow! Unbelievable. I can tell you from experience that bullies are usually bullies because they learn it at home. I don't think the parents will be reasonable. C...
- Since the school didn't follow through with the incident, I would contact your school board member. Your child should have been given medical attention. As a paramedic...
- Did the other boy suffer any injury? To what extent? The degree of force used against your son versus the amount of force that was inflicted upon your son could be ver...
