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Bully
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on January 25, 2007
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My son is having issues with a bully on the school bus. He told me on yesterday that a 5th grader was punching him over and over in his stomach on their way home from ...
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- You need to take the bullying VERY SERIOUSLY. I remember a few months back, a website that I read about a child who committed suicide over being bullied by another st...
- My son was in the same situation from the third-fifth grade. We talked to several teachers and the principal. Needless to say it helped to some degree but my son conti...
- C., You can't protect him forever, but at the tender age of 7/8 he desperately needs your protection (especially from a big kid). I'd definitely consider the option ...
"Mean" 6 Yr Old - What Would You Do?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Bit of a long post - but please read:
I had posted something about this before, and thanks to all of you, the "bullying" has pretty much stopped. My 5 yr old daugh...
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- I second NW. In other words, I would allow my child to play with her at my house to keep on eye on things, while also using this experience to teach my daughter (as...
- This reminded me of the situation I was in when I was about that age with the girl that lived down the street. She was nice to me, but would try to get the other kids ...
- "It takes a village to raise a child," they say. I think it's important to see that the "bully" needs help too, and to have compassion for her, even while pointing ou...
What Would You do.....friend Is a Kind of a Bully
Asked by A.M. from Seattle
on January 17, 2009
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My son son is 6 years old, he has a friend in his class that has bit him once, has tackled and knocked him down on the playground (and several other kids). We have in...
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- Kids are kids and don't always make good decisions that's what Moms and Dads are for....so no I wouldn't invite him to a party that you spent time and money on, so he ...
- I think you need to explain to your son what the definition of a true friend is. He needs to learn the difference between a friend and a bully before it's too late. ...
- I would not let my son invite him. and of the mom asks I would let her know why in a nice way. I would also talk to my son about why he is allowing this boy to treat h...
Need Help in Dealing with a Bully
Asked by D.B. from Cleveland
on October 29, 2008
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My daughter is 4 and just started school this year in preschool. A couple of weeks ago she mentioned to me that a little girl at the school hits her and sometimes kic...
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- What a horrible thing that your daughter is experiencing for what should be a happy social time for her. This could damage her enjoying school for later on if you do ...
- That's a tough one. But since one of your concers is what are the other little girls parents doing about it, then I would try and find out the answer to your question....
- The only thing I can say from a parent stand point (as from the other girls stand point) is that sometimes it is hard to punish school activities at home. For example,...
What Do You Do When 10 Year Old Daughter's Close Friend Is a Bully?
Asked by A.L. from San Luis Obispo
on May 5, 2008
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We live in a very small town where there are not a lot of different opportunities for groups of friends. My daughter has had a hard time fitting in. She's very bright ...
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- In my humble opinion you did do the wrong thing, but you haven't really hurt anything yet. The fact is that unless you have proof of some bad behavior that the mother...
- A.~ My daughter is 10 years old too. Girls go through this all the time!! Make sure that your daughter is confident in who she is and don't allow her to fall victim t...
- Basically, it's a matter of building your daughter's confidence, otherwise, she'll be drawn to boys and girls that control her. There are many books and websites th...
How to Deal with Rude Kids on Playground
Asked by T.W. from Chicago
on April 24, 2008
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What do you do when other children are being mean to your child on the playground and their moms are just standing there not doing anything, not saying anything? Yeste...
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- T., I think the examples you gave are handled differently. I would never allow my son (he's almost 3) to push or be pushed. I would have no problem going up to th...
- On multiple occasions I have intervened to tell an older larger child (whose caregiver is not paying attention) that he/she needs to be careful around my 2-year-old so...
- Lately, I have noticed a few unkind things on the playground too. It disgusts me that parents do not correct their children. Some parents are just oblivious. At the...
Child Being Teased About "Fat" Mom
Asked by M.F. from New London
on July 22, 2008
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My child is in camp for the summer and another child in camp loves to tell her that her mom is fat. This hurts her to hear others call me names and she comes home very...
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- Hi, I feel you and your daughters pain. I grew up having a very over weight mom and I also remember being teased about it. However, I never felt I could tell my m...
- I would speak to the camp councelor/director. They might not be aware that it's happening. It might give them an opportunity to do some activities around difference a...
- Oh M. I'm sorry about what your going through....kids can be so rotten along with some adults.First off don't lose weight for anyone but you, and second-you sounds lik...
Bullying of My Daughter
Asked by S.T. from Danville
on March 8, 2008
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My daughter who will be 12 10 days is being picked on in school it has been going on for months and I am just finding out about it. She was an honor roll student till ...
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- Hi S.! I sympathize with you. My son (now almost 20) had the same problems. First thing is if your daughter needs to use the nurses office. There's a restroom there &...
- S. - You have got to INTERVENE. I heard an excellent discussion on this a few days ago on the Diane Rehm show (National Public Radio station on WAMU 88.5 FM). You ha...
- Hi S., I have just attended a workshop on Executive Dysfunction. Executive Functioning is an umbrella term covering related yet distinct skills. It refers to ment...
Any Ideas on How to Deal with a Bully?
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on May 29, 2007
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Well, here is the thing, what can I do as a parent for my daughter who has become a target of a bully in high school? Let me give you a little bit of a background, sh...
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- I know you say she would never be welcomed in your home but this is one time when I think the following statement would really apply "Keep your friends close but keep ...
- Remind your daughter that bullies are that way because they feel so low about themselves that they want to bring people to their level to try to make themselves feel b...
- Do you know that bullying is illegal and she can be charged with harrasment. If I we in your situation (I am also the mother of a high school girl) I would be more con...
