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difficult child being bullied again, only now it is over the
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<blockquote data-quote="weatheringthestorm" data-source="post: 111005" data-attributes="member: 4424"><p>I feel so bad for your difficult child, and you too. Unfortunately it's so easy for kids to bully each other this way. </p><p></p><p>As others have said I would notify your internet service provider, cell company, and even Myspace. These social networking sites have policies against cyber bullying - though the follow through is weak. If you're pushy enough they might tell the bully to stop or he'll be deleted. I don't think this will help much but may be worth a try.</p><p></p><p>If it were me I would tell my difficult child that if it continues any more I will forced to become involved. Then I would notify the bully's parents (you have a 50/50 shot of them being helpful). You might want to print out some of the stuff that is posted on the bully's myspace and give it to the parents. You may consider calling the school counselor as well. They could talk to the boys. There is the potential for retalliation when you involve the school. However, your school ought to be able to handle it in a way that no one knows your kid or you told. That's how we handle it where I work. Chances are staff are overhearing little bits about this anyways. </p><p></p><p>It seems like you've given this a chance to just blow over as many things with kids this age do. It's probably time to get involved even if your difficult child doesn't want you to. The joy of parenting!! This kind of thing can lead to really serious problems for your difficult child if it continues. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck to you both!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="weatheringthestorm, post: 111005, member: 4424"] I feel so bad for your difficult child, and you too. Unfortunately it's so easy for kids to bully each other this way. As others have said I would notify your internet service provider, cell company, and even Myspace. These social networking sites have policies against cyber bullying - though the follow through is weak. If you're pushy enough they might tell the bully to stop or he'll be deleted. I don't think this will help much but may be worth a try. If it were me I would tell my difficult child that if it continues any more I will forced to become involved. Then I would notify the bully's parents (you have a 50/50 shot of them being helpful). You might want to print out some of the stuff that is posted on the bully's myspace and give it to the parents. You may consider calling the school counselor as well. They could talk to the boys. There is the potential for retalliation when you involve the school. However, your school ought to be able to handle it in a way that no one knows your kid or you told. That's how we handle it where I work. Chances are staff are overhearing little bits about this anyways. It seems like you've given this a chance to just blow over as many things with kids this age do. It's probably time to get involved even if your difficult child doesn't want you to. The joy of parenting!! This kind of thing can lead to really serious problems for your difficult child if it continues. Best of luck to you both!! [/QUOTE]
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