When I was going to school (you know, the days when television reminded parents what time it is and where their children are) there were four ways in which you dealt with bullies.
- Run away (real fast)
- Stand your ground (get your butt whipped)
- Tell a teacher (then run away, real fast)
- Don't bother going back to school.
Point being, survival instincts kick in sometime around kindergarten graduation, as the proverbial lines are drawn and the definition of social order rapidly declines to a melee of rumors, innuendos and incoherent speculations.
And that's just the parents!
If I had a dollar for each time my kids (or I) have lost sleep worrying over some new abuse another kid supposedly discovered, well, we would have afforded to go to Disney, at least once, by now.
Yeah, I've seen plenty of lockers pasted with "no bully zone" and "just say no to bullying" stickers on the dozen (or so) back-to-school nights my husband and I have attended, over the years and honestly, I still can't help but think…meh…why bother.
If only it were that easy.
"Well, I got shot today."
Then, my son (he's 11) came home from school yesterday and, well, I had the same exact look on my face that you probably have, right now, trust me.
He pulled his sleeve up, I saw the angry welt (like, maybe someone used a rubber band to fling something sharp, like a paper clip) and I don't remember much after that, really, besides drilling my poor son, like a suspect.
Then, I sat down and wrote my first email to the principal and when I say first, I mean…ever.
Long story, short (you're welcome!) his response, less than 5 minutes later, made me feel better about my decision to NOT worry about sounding like "that mom" (for once) or, whether OTHER parents will think that my kid is a wimp (or, not) and just focus on helping my son, you know, do the right thing.
Call out the bully (in this case, the bullies) make the kid take responsibility for his/her actions (not the parents) and, maybe, just maybe, we can ALL get a little more sleep, for once.
(P.S. My son met with his principal, by himself, today and, although he admits to feeling "sad about telling on someone," more than I am worried about the other kids seeking retribution, I'm glad that the lines of communication are now, you know, open.)
(P.P.S. Being verbally harassed on the bus, daily, is typical 7th and 8th grader shenanigans pulled on incoming 6th graders. Yeah, I get it. Don't touch my kid.)
(P.P.P.S. My son's middle school is creating a special number kids can text, when they observe bullying, that goes right to the principal — what a great idea, right?)
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105 responses to “Calling Out the Bully”
So glad you stood up for him (not that I’d expect any less)
SO proud of your son.
VERY impressed by your principal, that’s awesome.
So glad you stood up for him (not that I’d expect any less)
SO proud of your son.
VERY impressed by your principal, that’s awesome.
So glad you stood up for him (not that I’d expect any less)
SO proud of your son.
VERY impressed by your principal, that’s awesome.
So glad you stood up for him (not that I’d expect any less)
SO proud of your son.
VERY impressed by your principal, that’s awesome.
So glad you stood up for him (not that I’d expect any less)
SO proud of your son.
VERY impressed by your principal, that’s awesome.
So glad you stood up for him (not that I’d expect any less)
SO proud of your son.
VERY impressed by your principal, that’s awesome.
So glad you stood up for him (not that I’d expect any less)
SO proud of your son.
VERY impressed by your principal, that’s awesome.
that special number is an awesome idea.
I hope that this is the last of any bullying your son has to experience.
((hugs)
that special number is an awesome idea.
I hope that this is the last of any bullying your son has to experience.
((hugs)
that special number is an awesome idea.
I hope that this is the last of any bullying your son has to experience.
((hugs)
that special number is an awesome idea.
I hope that this is the last of any bullying your son has to experience.
((hugs)
that special number is an awesome idea.
I hope that this is the last of any bullying your son has to experience.
((hugs)
that special number is an awesome idea.
I hope that this is the last of any bullying your son has to experience.
((hugs)
that special number is an awesome idea.
I hope that this is the last of any bullying your son has to experience.
((hugs)
When I was in junior high, I was getting picked on pretty badly by a rough, older crowd of girls (a couple of them went on to spend our adult lives in and out of jail). Once I told my mom, she found a couple of them when they weren’t surrounded by their posse and told them in no uncertain terms if they touched me again or continued to threaten me that she “had enough money and knew the right people to take care of them.”. She let them know the police would not be involved and it would never be traced back to her. With the exception of a stare on occasion, they never bothered me again.
Good for you for being the mom who rocks enough to know when to step in and get the situation under control!
When I was in junior high, I was getting picked on pretty badly by a rough, older crowd of girls (a couple of them went on to spend our adult lives in and out of jail). Once I told my mom, she found a couple of them when they weren’t surrounded by their posse and told them in no uncertain terms if they touched me again or continued to threaten me that she “had enough money and knew the right people to take care of them.”. She let them know the police would not be involved and it would never be traced back to her. With the exception of a stare on occasion, they never bothered me again.
Good for you for being the mom who rocks enough to know when to step in and get the situation under control!
When I was in junior high, I was getting picked on pretty badly by a rough, older crowd of girls (a couple of them went on to spend our adult lives in and out of jail). Once I told my mom, she found a couple of them when they weren’t surrounded by their posse and told them in no uncertain terms if they touched me again or continued to threaten me that she “had enough money and knew the right people to take care of them.”. She let them know the police would not be involved and it would never be traced back to her. With the exception of a stare on occasion, they never bothered me again.
Good for you for being the mom who rocks enough to know when to step in and get the situation under control!
When I was in junior high, I was getting picked on pretty badly by a rough, older crowd of girls (a couple of them went on to spend our adult lives in and out of jail). Once I told my mom, she found a couple of them when they weren’t surrounded by their posse and told them in no uncertain terms if they touched me again or continued to threaten me that she “had enough money and knew the right people to take care of them.”. She let them know the police would not be involved and it would never be traced back to her. With the exception of a stare on occasion, they never bothered me again.
Good for you for being the mom who rocks enough to know when to step in and get the situation under control!
When I was in junior high, I was getting picked on pretty badly by a rough, older crowd of girls (a couple of them went on to spend our adult lives in and out of jail). Once I told my mom, she found a couple of them when they weren’t surrounded by their posse and told them in no uncertain terms if they touched me again or continued to threaten me that she “had enough money and knew the right people to take care of them.”. She let them know the police would not be involved and it would never be traced back to her. With the exception of a stare on occasion, they never bothered me again.
Good for you for being the mom who rocks enough to know when to step in and get the situation under control!
When I was in junior high, I was getting picked on pretty badly by a rough, older crowd of girls (a couple of them went on to spend our adult lives in and out of jail). Once I told my mom, she found a couple of them when they weren’t surrounded by their posse and told them in no uncertain terms if they touched me again or continued to threaten me that she “had enough money and knew the right people to take care of them.”. She let them know the police would not be involved and it would never be traced back to her. With the exception of a stare on occasion, they never bothered me again.
Good for you for being the mom who rocks enough to know when to step in and get the situation under control!
When I was in junior high, I was getting picked on pretty badly by a rough, older crowd of girls (a couple of them went on to spend our adult lives in and out of jail). Once I told my mom, she found a couple of them when they weren’t surrounded by their posse and told them in no uncertain terms if they touched me again or continued to threaten me that she “had enough money and knew the right people to take care of them.”. She let them know the police would not be involved and it would never be traced back to her. With the exception of a stare on occasion, they never bothered me again.
Good for you for being the mom who rocks enough to know when to step in and get the situation under control!
Man oh man this is tough stuff. Glad you acted quickly. It’s the best thing to do.
Man oh man this is tough stuff. Glad you acted quickly. It’s the best thing to do.
Man oh man this is tough stuff. Glad you acted quickly. It’s the best thing to do.
Man oh man this is tough stuff. Glad you acted quickly. It’s the best thing to do.
Man oh man this is tough stuff. Glad you acted quickly. It’s the best thing to do.
Man oh man this is tough stuff. Glad you acted quickly. It’s the best thing to do.
Man oh man this is tough stuff. Glad you acted quickly. It’s the best thing to do.
I am also so impressed by the texting thing. what a great way for your school to choose ACTION instead of sitting by and letting this continue to happen. and good for your son for sticking up for himself today- i hope it went okay!
I am also so impressed by the texting thing. what a great way for your school to choose ACTION instead of sitting by and letting this continue to happen. and good for your son for sticking up for himself today- i hope it went okay!
I am also so impressed by the texting thing. what a great way for your school to choose ACTION instead of sitting by and letting this continue to happen. and good for your son for sticking up for himself today- i hope it went okay!
I am also so impressed by the texting thing. what a great way for your school to choose ACTION instead of sitting by and letting this continue to happen. and good for your son for sticking up for himself today- i hope it went okay!
I am also so impressed by the texting thing. what a great way for your school to choose ACTION instead of sitting by and letting this continue to happen. and good for your son for sticking up for himself today- i hope it went okay!
I am also so impressed by the texting thing. what a great way for your school to choose ACTION instead of sitting by and letting this continue to happen. and good for your son for sticking up for himself today- i hope it went okay!
I am also so impressed by the texting thing. what a great way for your school to choose ACTION instead of sitting by and letting this continue to happen. and good for your son for sticking up for himself today- i hope it went okay!
I know for my kid, just having a parent take a stand for them is big. Some parents will practically blame their child for letting a bully be mean. I hope the principal does something constructive to help stop any bullying in the school.
I know for my kid, just having a parent take a stand for them is big. Some parents will practically blame their child for letting a bully be mean. I hope the principal does something constructive to help stop any bullying in the school.
I know for my kid, just having a parent take a stand for them is big. Some parents will practically blame their child for letting a bully be mean. I hope the principal does something constructive to help stop any bullying in the school.
I know for my kid, just having a parent take a stand for them is big. Some parents will practically blame their child for letting a bully be mean. I hope the principal does something constructive to help stop any bullying in the school.
I know for my kid, just having a parent take a stand for them is big. Some parents will practically blame their child for letting a bully be mean. I hope the principal does something constructive to help stop any bullying in the school.
I know for my kid, just having a parent take a stand for them is big. Some parents will practically blame their child for letting a bully be mean. I hope the principal does something constructive to help stop any bullying in the school.
I know for my kid, just having a parent take a stand for them is big. Some parents will practically blame their child for letting a bully be mean. I hope the principal does something constructive to help stop any bullying in the school.
I immediately went to your stream as soon as I logged on to see what happened. I’m so proud of your son for taking the stand. And, as his mom, you were absolutely right for writing the principal. You probably handled yourself better than I did went I visited the principal myself the day of an incident on my 8 year old (at the time) by an older girl, no less!
Let’s just say momma bear would be calling me something nice. Oh, and the confrontation with the mother of the bully too (coming to my house), well that was just a show for my neighbors to see too. I can share that with you over a margarita because it would be more fun that way.
I hope the principal does something productive about this and this is an eye opener for other kids to know it’s ok to do something about bullies.
I immediately went to your stream as soon as I logged on to see what happened. I’m so proud of your son for taking the stand. And, as his mom, you were absolutely right for writing the principal. You probably handled yourself better than I did went I visited the principal myself the day of an incident on my 8 year old (at the time) by an older girl, no less!
Let’s just say momma bear would be calling me something nice. Oh, and the confrontation with the mother of the bully too (coming to my house), well that was just a show for my neighbors to see too. I can share that with you over a margarita because it would be more fun that way.
I hope the principal does something productive about this and this is an eye opener for other kids to know it’s ok to do something about bullies.
I immediately went to your stream as soon as I logged on to see what happened. I’m so proud of your son for taking the stand. And, as his mom, you were absolutely right for writing the principal. You probably handled yourself better than I did went I visited the principal myself the day of an incident on my 8 year old (at the time) by an older girl, no less!
Let’s just say momma bear would be calling me something nice. Oh, and the confrontation with the mother of the bully too (coming to my house), well that was just a show for my neighbors to see too. I can share that with you over a margarita because it would be more fun that way.
I hope the principal does something productive about this and this is an eye opener for other kids to know it’s ok to do something about bullies.
I immediately went to your stream as soon as I logged on to see what happened. I’m so proud of your son for taking the stand. And, as his mom, you were absolutely right for writing the principal. You probably handled yourself better than I did went I visited the principal myself the day of an incident on my 8 year old (at the time) by an older girl, no less!
Let’s just say momma bear would be calling me something nice. Oh, and the confrontation with the mother of the bully too (coming to my house), well that was just a show for my neighbors to see too. I can share that with you over a margarita because it would be more fun that way.
I hope the principal does something productive about this and this is an eye opener for other kids to know it’s ok to do something about bullies.
I immediately went to your stream as soon as I logged on to see what happened. I’m so proud of your son for taking the stand. And, as his mom, you were absolutely right for writing the principal. You probably handled yourself better than I did went I visited the principal myself the day of an incident on my 8 year old (at the time) by an older girl, no less!
Let’s just say momma bear would be calling me something nice. Oh, and the confrontation with the mother of the bully too (coming to my house), well that was just a show for my neighbors to see too. I can share that with you over a margarita because it would be more fun that way.
I hope the principal does something productive about this and this is an eye opener for other kids to know it’s ok to do something about bullies.
I immediately went to your stream as soon as I logged on to see what happened. I’m so proud of your son for taking the stand. And, as his mom, you were absolutely right for writing the principal. You probably handled yourself better than I did went I visited the principal myself the day of an incident on my 8 year old (at the time) by an older girl, no less!
Let’s just say momma bear would be calling me something nice. Oh, and the confrontation with the mother of the bully too (coming to my house), well that was just a show for my neighbors to see too. I can share that with you over a margarita because it would be more fun that way.
I hope the principal does something productive about this and this is an eye opener for other kids to know it’s ok to do something about bullies.
I immediately went to your stream as soon as I logged on to see what happened. I’m so proud of your son for taking the stand. And, as his mom, you were absolutely right for writing the principal. You probably handled yourself better than I did went I visited the principal myself the day of an incident on my 8 year old (at the time) by an older girl, no less!
Let’s just say momma bear would be calling me something nice. Oh, and the confrontation with the mother of the bully too (coming to my house), well that was just a show for my neighbors to see too. I can share that with you over a margarita because it would be more fun that way.
I hope the principal does something productive about this and this is an eye opener for other kids to know it’s ok to do something about bullies.
Love that they set up the number! Great idea! Sadly, my son has been on the bullying side quite often over the years and eventually he decided he had to stand up for himself, but he kind of goes overboard. It’s a really nasty circle to be in. One of the problems he had in elementary school really was that he did tell (not a tattle type – but when true problems) teachers and others and they blew it off. The administration and staff in schools have to actually follow thru with these no bully policies they have in place instead of just blowing it off as kids will be kids. Plus parents need to step up and do a better job teaching kids to just be nice to others. Even some of these shows on TV are just full of bullying. Makes me crazy! (I think I forgot to eat my Parents Crunch Cereal today)
Love that they set up the number! Great idea! Sadly, my son has been on the bullying side quite often over the years and eventually he decided he had to stand up for himself, but he kind of goes overboard. It’s a really nasty circle to be in. One of the problems he had in elementary school really was that he did tell (not a tattle type – but when true problems) teachers and others and they blew it off. The administration and staff in schools have to actually follow thru with these no bully policies they have in place instead of just blowing it off as kids will be kids. Plus parents need to step up and do a better job teaching kids to just be nice to others. Even some of these shows on TV are just full of bullying. Makes me crazy! (I think I forgot to eat my Parents Crunch Cereal today)
Love that they set up the number! Great idea! Sadly, my son has been on the bullying side quite often over the years and eventually he decided he had to stand up for himself, but he kind of goes overboard. It’s a really nasty circle to be in. One of the problems he had in elementary school really was that he did tell (not a tattle type – but when true problems) teachers and others and they blew it off. The administration and staff in schools have to actually follow thru with these no bully policies they have in place instead of just blowing it off as kids will be kids. Plus parents need to step up and do a better job teaching kids to just be nice to others. Even some of these shows on TV are just full of bullying. Makes me crazy! (I think I forgot to eat my Parents Crunch Cereal today)
Love that they set up the number! Great idea! Sadly, my son has been on the bullying side quite often over the years and eventually he decided he had to stand up for himself, but he kind of goes overboard. It’s a really nasty circle to be in. One of the problems he had in elementary school really was that he did tell (not a tattle type – but when true problems) teachers and others and they blew it off. The administration and staff in schools have to actually follow thru with these no bully policies they have in place instead of just blowing it off as kids will be kids. Plus parents need to step up and do a better job teaching kids to just be nice to others. Even some of these shows on TV are just full of bullying. Makes me crazy! (I think I forgot to eat my Parents Crunch Cereal today)
Love that they set up the number! Great idea! Sadly, my son has been on the bullying side quite often over the years and eventually he decided he had to stand up for himself, but he kind of goes overboard. It’s a really nasty circle to be in. One of the problems he had in elementary school really was that he did tell (not a tattle type – but when true problems) teachers and others and they blew it off. The administration and staff in schools have to actually follow thru with these no bully policies they have in place instead of just blowing it off as kids will be kids. Plus parents need to step up and do a better job teaching kids to just be nice to others. Even some of these shows on TV are just full of bullying. Makes me crazy! (I think I forgot to eat my Parents Crunch Cereal today)
Love that they set up the number! Great idea! Sadly, my son has been on the bullying side quite often over the years and eventually he decided he had to stand up for himself, but he kind of goes overboard. It’s a really nasty circle to be in. One of the problems he had in elementary school really was that he did tell (not a tattle type – but when true problems) teachers and others and they blew it off. The administration and staff in schools have to actually follow thru with these no bully policies they have in place instead of just blowing it off as kids will be kids. Plus parents need to step up and do a better job teaching kids to just be nice to others. Even some of these shows on TV are just full of bullying. Makes me crazy! (I think I forgot to eat my Parents Crunch Cereal today)
Love that they set up the number! Great idea! Sadly, my son has been on the bullying side quite often over the years and eventually he decided he had to stand up for himself, but he kind of goes overboard. It’s a really nasty circle to be in. One of the problems he had in elementary school really was that he did tell (not a tattle type – but when true problems) teachers and others and they blew it off. The administration and staff in schools have to actually follow thru with these no bully policies they have in place instead of just blowing it off as kids will be kids. Plus parents need to step up and do a better job teaching kids to just be nice to others. Even some of these shows on TV are just full of bullying. Makes me crazy! (I think I forgot to eat my Parents Crunch Cereal today)
Robyn: Today is his first full day back (conference week) and,
well, we'll see how it goes. We've talked a lot this week and NOT just
about bullying (puberty anyone?) Aaaand, that's a REAL good thing, right? Since, you know, it's only going to get tougher in high school (and I totally know that you know!)
Robyn: Today is his first full day back (conference week) and,
well, we'll see how it goes. We've talked a lot this week and NOT just
about bullying (puberty anyone?) Aaaand, that's a REAL good thing, right? Since, you know, it's only going to get tougher in high school (and I totally know that you know!)
Robyn: Today is his first full day back (conference week) and,
well, we'll see how it goes. We've talked a lot this week and NOT just
about bullying (puberty anyone?) Aaaand, that's a REAL good thing, right? Since, you know, it's only going to get tougher in high school (and I totally know that you know!)
Robyn: Today is his first full day back (conference week) and,
well, we'll see how it goes. We've talked a lot this week and NOT just
about bullying (puberty anyone?) Aaaand, that's a REAL good thing, right? Since, you know, it's only going to get tougher in high school (and I totally know that you know!)
Robyn: Today is his first full day back (conference week) and,
well, we'll see how it goes. We've talked a lot this week and NOT just
about bullying (puberty anyone?) Aaaand, that's a REAL good thing, right? Since, you know, it's only going to get tougher in high school (and I totally know that you know!)
Robyn: Today is his first full day back (conference week) and,
well, we'll see how it goes. We've talked a lot this week and NOT just
about bullying (puberty anyone?) Aaaand, that's a REAL good thing, right? Since, you know, it's only going to get tougher in high school (and I totally know that you know!)
Robyn: Today is his first full day back (conference week) and,
well, we'll see how it goes. We've talked a lot this week and NOT just
about bullying (puberty anyone?) Aaaand, that's a REAL good thing, right? Since, you know, it's only going to get tougher in high school (and I totally know that you know!)
My older son came home last night and asked me if I thought bullying was actually worse today or if we just hear about it more. I think it’s TOTALLY worse. I feel so bad for the kids who are bullied by those others who have an overinflated sense of ego and entitlement along with (sometimes) parents who blow off this stuff as “no big deal”. It IS a big deal.
I’m glad that your son’s principal is taking action, and I’m glad your son “told on” his bully. I hope this episode is over for him!
My older son came home last night and asked me if I thought bullying was actually worse today or if we just hear about it more. I think it’s TOTALLY worse. I feel so bad for the kids who are bullied by those others who have an overinflated sense of ego and entitlement along with (sometimes) parents who blow off this stuff as “no big deal”. It IS a big deal.
I’m glad that your son’s principal is taking action, and I’m glad your son “told on” his bully. I hope this episode is over for him!
My older son came home last night and asked me if I thought bullying was actually worse today or if we just hear about it more. I think it’s TOTALLY worse. I feel so bad for the kids who are bullied by those others who have an overinflated sense of ego and entitlement along with (sometimes) parents who blow off this stuff as “no big deal”. It IS a big deal.
I’m glad that your son’s principal is taking action, and I’m glad your son “told on” his bully. I hope this episode is over for him!
My older son came home last night and asked me if I thought bullying was actually worse today or if we just hear about it more. I think it’s TOTALLY worse. I feel so bad for the kids who are bullied by those others who have an overinflated sense of ego and entitlement along with (sometimes) parents who blow off this stuff as “no big deal”. It IS a big deal.
I’m glad that your son’s principal is taking action, and I’m glad your son “told on” his bully. I hope this episode is over for him!
My older son came home last night and asked me if I thought bullying was actually worse today or if we just hear about it more. I think it’s TOTALLY worse. I feel so bad for the kids who are bullied by those others who have an overinflated sense of ego and entitlement along with (sometimes) parents who blow off this stuff as “no big deal”. It IS a big deal.
I’m glad that your son’s principal is taking action, and I’m glad your son “told on” his bully. I hope this episode is over for him!
My older son came home last night and asked me if I thought bullying was actually worse today or if we just hear about it more. I think it’s TOTALLY worse. I feel so bad for the kids who are bullied by those others who have an overinflated sense of ego and entitlement along with (sometimes) parents who blow off this stuff as “no big deal”. It IS a big deal.
I’m glad that your son’s principal is taking action, and I’m glad your son “told on” his bully. I hope this episode is over for him!
My older son came home last night and asked me if I thought bullying was actually worse today or if we just hear about it more. I think it’s TOTALLY worse. I feel so bad for the kids who are bullied by those others who have an overinflated sense of ego and entitlement along with (sometimes) parents who blow off this stuff as “no big deal”. It IS a big deal.
I’m glad that your son’s principal is taking action, and I’m glad your son “told on” his bully. I hope this episode is over for him!
You? Awesome!Your son? Awesome Jr. I’m proud of him for standing up for himself and opening up the conversation. I’m proud of you for not worrying about being “that mom” and following your gut. Go Team Thompson!
And that texting idea? Brilliant! Every school should have that.
You? Awesome!Your son? Awesome Jr. I’m proud of him for standing up for himself and opening up the conversation. I’m proud of you for not worrying about being “that mom” and following your gut. Go Team Thompson!
And that texting idea? Brilliant! Every school should have that.
You? Awesome!Your son? Awesome Jr. I’m proud of him for standing up for himself and opening up the conversation. I’m proud of you for not worrying about being “that mom” and following your gut. Go Team Thompson!
And that texting idea? Brilliant! Every school should have that.
You? Awesome!Your son? Awesome Jr. I’m proud of him for standing up for himself and opening up the conversation. I’m proud of you for not worrying about being “that mom” and following your gut. Go Team Thompson!
And that texting idea? Brilliant! Every school should have that.
You? Awesome!Your son? Awesome Jr. I’m proud of him for standing up for himself and opening up the conversation. I’m proud of you for not worrying about being “that mom” and following your gut. Go Team Thompson!
And that texting idea? Brilliant! Every school should have that.
You? Awesome!Your son? Awesome Jr. I’m proud of him for standing up for himself and opening up the conversation. I’m proud of you for not worrying about being “that mom” and following your gut. Go Team Thompson!
And that texting idea? Brilliant! Every school should have that.
You? Awesome!Your son? Awesome Jr. I’m proud of him for standing up for himself and opening up the conversation. I’m proud of you for not worrying about being “that mom” and following your gut. Go Team Thompson!
And that texting idea? Brilliant! Every school should have that.
Love the texting idea.
The school councelor came into our Kindergarten class last week and talked to them about bullying. She told the kids to ignore mean or rude comments from classmates. She said the bully most likely won’t bother them again if they ignore the person the first time rather than respond back. This may be true for Kindergarten children, but I’m certain other methods are needed as they get older.
Love the texting idea.
The school councelor came into our Kindergarten class last week and talked to them about bullying. She told the kids to ignore mean or rude comments from classmates. She said the bully most likely won’t bother them again if they ignore the person the first time rather than respond back. This may be true for Kindergarten children, but I’m certain other methods are needed as they get older.
Love the texting idea.
The school councelor came into our Kindergarten class last week and talked to them about bullying. She told the kids to ignore mean or rude comments from classmates. She said the bully most likely won’t bother them again if they ignore the person the first time rather than respond back. This may be true for Kindergarten children, but I’m certain other methods are needed as they get older.
Love the texting idea.
The school councelor came into our Kindergarten class last week and talked to them about bullying. She told the kids to ignore mean or rude comments from classmates. She said the bully most likely won’t bother them again if they ignore the person the first time rather than respond back. This may be true for Kindergarten children, but I’m certain other methods are needed as they get older.
Love the texting idea.
The school councelor came into our Kindergarten class last week and talked to them about bullying. She told the kids to ignore mean or rude comments from classmates. She said the bully most likely won’t bother them again if they ignore the person the first time rather than respond back. This may be true for Kindergarten children, but I’m certain other methods are needed as they get older.
Love the texting idea.
The school councelor came into our Kindergarten class last week and talked to them about bullying. She told the kids to ignore mean or rude comments from classmates. She said the bully most likely won’t bother them again if they ignore the person the first time rather than respond back. This may be true for Kindergarten children, but I’m certain other methods are needed as they get older.
Love the texting idea.
The school councelor came into our Kindergarten class last week and talked to them about bullying. She told the kids to ignore mean or rude comments from classmates. She said the bully most likely won’t bother them again if they ignore the person the first time rather than respond back. This may be true for Kindergarten children, but I’m certain other methods are needed as they get older.
Our school does great lip service to bully prevention and yet still does JACK about it.
Yes, it’s a fine line between getting involved and letting the kids learn to deal with it themselves. Sigh.
Our school does great lip service to bully prevention and yet still does JACK about it.
Yes, it’s a fine line between getting involved and letting the kids learn to deal with it themselves. Sigh.
Our school does great lip service to bully prevention and yet still does JACK about it.
Yes, it’s a fine line between getting involved and letting the kids learn to deal with it themselves. Sigh.
Our school does great lip service to bully prevention and yet still does JACK about it.
Yes, it’s a fine line between getting involved and letting the kids learn to deal with it themselves. Sigh.
Our school does great lip service to bully prevention and yet still does JACK about it.
Yes, it’s a fine line between getting involved and letting the kids learn to deal with it themselves. Sigh.
Our school does great lip service to bully prevention and yet still does JACK about it.
Yes, it’s a fine line between getting involved and letting the kids learn to deal with it themselves. Sigh.
Our school does great lip service to bully prevention and yet still does JACK about it.
Yes, it’s a fine line between getting involved and letting the kids learn to deal with it themselves. Sigh.
Bullying is horrible. I have a 13yr old son (my oldest) that has been mercilessly bullied. I don’t know where to begin. I have a personal relationship with the principal. I am a school secretary (public board) and my husbad is a teacher (also public board), oh and brother is principal (public board). So to put it short, we have our resources. Our sons (4) go to catholic school. We tried the public board for our oldest, but within 3 months we were warned from the secretary that the “rumour” that was curculating was if he attended a dance that he would get the “%$#$!” beat out of him. I was also reminded of the hanging that had recently happened in another province. He went back to Catholic school within a week. We have had to go to the police dept. a number of times with incidents and nothing can be done but reports until there is a “witness” The bullies know to do it in a manner where no one is watching. They can do it on Facebook, or texting. My son is terrified and cries often. We have him enrolled in Karate only to find that the bullies have a higher belt than he does. Thank God our oldest son is confident and continues to continue. We have put him in counselling this week. I am at my wits end. My son tells me not come to school that if the bullies see that he would be told that he has to have him Mom fight for him… oh and the same goes if he younger brother would step in. Help!!
Bullying is horrible. I have a 13yr old son (my oldest) that has been mercilessly bullied. I don’t know where to begin. I have a personal relationship with the principal. I am a school secretary (public board) and my husbad is a teacher (also public board), oh and brother is principal (public board). So to put it short, we have our resources. Our sons (4) go to catholic school. We tried the public board for our oldest, but within 3 months we were warned from the secretary that the “rumour” that was curculating was if he attended a dance that he would get the “%$#$!” beat out of him. I was also reminded of the hanging that had recently happened in another province. He went back to Catholic school within a week. We have had to go to the police dept. a number of times with incidents and nothing can be done but reports until there is a “witness” The bullies know to do it in a manner where no one is watching. They can do it on Facebook, or texting. My son is terrified and cries often. We have him enrolled in Karate only to find that the bullies have a higher belt than he does. Thank God our oldest son is confident and continues to continue. We have put him in counselling this week. I am at my wits end. My son tells me not come to school that if the bullies see that he would be told that he has to have him Mom fight for him… oh and the same goes if he younger brother would step in. Help!!
Bullying is horrible. I have a 13yr old son (my oldest) that has been mercilessly bullied. I don’t know where to begin. I have a personal relationship with the principal. I am a school secretary (public board) and my husbad is a teacher (also public board), oh and brother is principal (public board). So to put it short, we have our resources. Our sons (4) go to catholic school. We tried the public board for our oldest, but within 3 months we were warned from the secretary that the “rumour” that was curculating was if he attended a dance that he would get the “%$#$!” beat out of him. I was also reminded of the hanging that had recently happened in another province. He went back to Catholic school within a week. We have had to go to the police dept. a number of times with incidents and nothing can be done but reports until there is a “witness” The bullies know to do it in a manner where no one is watching. They can do it on Facebook, or texting. My son is terrified and cries often. We have him enrolled in Karate only to find that the bullies have a higher belt than he does. Thank God our oldest son is confident and continues to continue. We have put him in counselling this week. I am at my wits end. My son tells me not come to school that if the bullies see that he would be told that he has to have him Mom fight for him… oh and the same goes if he younger brother would step in. Help!!
Bullying is horrible. I have a 13yr old son (my oldest) that has been mercilessly bullied. I don’t know where to begin. I have a personal relationship with the principal. I am a school secretary (public board) and my husbad is a teacher (also public board), oh and brother is principal (public board). So to put it short, we have our resources. Our sons (4) go to catholic school. We tried the public board for our oldest, but within 3 months we were warned from the secretary that the “rumour” that was curculating was if he attended a dance that he would get the “%$#$!” beat out of him. I was also reminded of the hanging that had recently happened in another province. He went back to Catholic school within a week. We have had to go to the police dept. a number of times with incidents and nothing can be done but reports until there is a “witness” The bullies know to do it in a manner where no one is watching. They can do it on Facebook, or texting. My son is terrified and cries often. We have him enrolled in Karate only to find that the bullies have a higher belt than he does. Thank God our oldest son is confident and continues to continue. We have put him in counselling this week. I am at my wits end. My son tells me not come to school that if the bullies see that he would be told that he has to have him Mom fight for him… oh and the same goes if he younger brother would step in. Help!!
Bullying is horrible. I have a 13yr old son (my oldest) that has been mercilessly bullied. I don’t know where to begin. I have a personal relationship with the principal. I am a school secretary (public board) and my husbad is a teacher (also public board), oh and brother is principal (public board). So to put it short, we have our resources. Our sons (4) go to catholic school. We tried the public board for our oldest, but within 3 months we were warned from the secretary that the “rumour” that was curculating was if he attended a dance that he would get the “%$#$!” beat out of him. I was also reminded of the hanging that had recently happened in another province. He went back to Catholic school within a week. We have had to go to the police dept. a number of times with incidents and nothing can be done but reports until there is a “witness” The bullies know to do it in a manner where no one is watching. They can do it on Facebook, or texting. My son is terrified and cries often. We have him enrolled in Karate only to find that the bullies have a higher belt than he does. Thank God our oldest son is confident and continues to continue. We have put him in counselling this week. I am at my wits end. My son tells me not come to school that if the bullies see that he would be told that he has to have him Mom fight for him… oh and the same goes if he younger brother would step in. Help!!
Bullying is horrible. I have a 13yr old son (my oldest) that has been mercilessly bullied. I don’t know where to begin. I have a personal relationship with the principal. I am a school secretary (public board) and my husbad is a teacher (also public board), oh and brother is principal (public board). So to put it short, we have our resources. Our sons (4) go to catholic school. We tried the public board for our oldest, but within 3 months we were warned from the secretary that the “rumour” that was curculating was if he attended a dance that he would get the “%$#$!” beat out of him. I was also reminded of the hanging that had recently happened in another province. He went back to Catholic school within a week. We have had to go to the police dept. a number of times with incidents and nothing can be done but reports until there is a “witness” The bullies know to do it in a manner where no one is watching. They can do it on Facebook, or texting. My son is terrified and cries often. We have him enrolled in Karate only to find that the bullies have a higher belt than he does. Thank God our oldest son is confident and continues to continue. We have put him in counselling this week. I am at my wits end. My son tells me not come to school that if the bullies see that he would be told that he has to have him Mom fight for him… oh and the same goes if he younger brother would step in. Help!!
Bullying is horrible. I have a 13yr old son (my oldest) that has been mercilessly bullied. I don’t know where to begin. I have a personal relationship with the principal. I am a school secretary (public board) and my husbad is a teacher (also public board), oh and brother is principal (public board). So to put it short, we have our resources. Our sons (4) go to catholic school. We tried the public board for our oldest, but within 3 months we were warned from the secretary that the “rumour” that was curculating was if he attended a dance that he would get the “%$#$!” beat out of him. I was also reminded of the hanging that had recently happened in another province. He went back to Catholic school within a week. We have had to go to the police dept. a number of times with incidents and nothing can be done but reports until there is a “witness” The bullies know to do it in a manner where no one is watching. They can do it on Facebook, or texting. My son is terrified and cries often. We have him enrolled in Karate only to find that the bullies have a higher belt than he does. Thank God our oldest son is confident and continues to continue. We have put him in counselling this week. I am at my wits end. My son tells me not come to school that if the bullies see that he would be told that he has to have him Mom fight for him… oh and the same goes if he younger brother would step in. Help!!
I am SO SORRY that you're experiencing such a HORRIBLE time. I can't understand why, with all those resources behind you, why you can't seem to get these kids to stop, or at least acknowledge that they NEED to be stopped!!! I can imagine that you are at your absolute wits end. I would be. I'm glad that you are getting help for your son and only wish there was more that I can do!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Liz
I am SO SORRY that you're experiencing such a HORRIBLE time. I can't understand why, with all those resources behind you, why you can't seem to get these kids to stop, or at least acknowledge that they NEED to be stopped!!! I can imagine that you are at your absolute wits end. I would be. I'm glad that you are getting help for your son and only wish there was more that I can do!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Liz
I am SO SORRY that you're experiencing such a HORRIBLE time. I can't understand why, with all those resources behind you, why you can't seem to get these kids to stop, or at least acknowledge that they NEED to be stopped!!! I can imagine that you are at your absolute wits end. I would be. I'm glad that you are getting help for your son and only wish there was more that I can do!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Liz
I am SO SORRY that you're experiencing such a HORRIBLE time. I can't understand why, with all those resources behind you, why you can't seem to get these kids to stop, or at least acknowledge that they NEED to be stopped!!! I can imagine that you are at your absolute wits end. I would be. I'm glad that you are getting help for your son and only wish there was more that I can do!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Liz
I am SO SORRY that you're experiencing such a HORRIBLE time. I can't understand why, with all those resources behind you, why you can't seem to get these kids to stop, or at least acknowledge that they NEED to be stopped!!! I can imagine that you are at your absolute wits end. I would be. I'm glad that you are getting help for your son and only wish there was more that I can do!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Liz
I am SO SORRY that you're experiencing such a HORRIBLE time. I can't understand why, with all those resources behind you, why you can't seem to get these kids to stop, or at least acknowledge that they NEED to be stopped!!! I can imagine that you are at your absolute wits end. I would be. I'm glad that you are getting help for your son and only wish there was more that I can do!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Liz
I am SO SORRY that you're experiencing such a HORRIBLE time. I can't understand why, with all those resources behind you, why you can't seem to get these kids to stop, or at least acknowledge that they NEED to be stopped!!! I can imagine that you are at your absolute wits end. I would be. I'm glad that you are getting help for your son and only wish there was more that I can do!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Liz