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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 178478" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>TM, bullying is such a trigger for me that I fear I'm not good at talking to the parents. I want to shake their kids until their teeth rattle. I absolutely hate it and what it does to nice kids. I have no tolerance for parents who don't see their kids as being a bully. </p><p>In the end, I figure that I wouldn't be forced to socialize with someone who makes me feel bad, why would I expect my son's to be forced to be around others who make them feel bad. </p><p></p><p>I feel fairly comfortable correcting behavior with my friends kids when they were younger and even as teens. It takes a village, and all that stuff. Most of my adult friends appreciated it. It's gentle, tactful stuff. These bullies are still learning life lessons too. They don't always know that what they are saying is hurtful. </p><p></p><p>When easy child was in middle school and he was teased a great deal on the bus, I kept telling him to ignore it and toughen up. I still feel bad about how long I let it fester. I just kept dismissing it. I can now see how teens get to the point of exploding and hurting other kids. Bullying is dangerous and a crappy thing for parents to tolerate if their own child is a bully. </p><p></p><p>When there is a catastrophe, everyone wants to know why and why wasn't anything done. Ending the bully mentality is the first, most important step. </p><p></p><p>Step in and correct the other child. Your difficult child is being ganged up on and the odds are not in her favor. If Duckie can't end it herself(and someday she will) the taunting will increase then it's time for mom to come in and help sheild the victim. </p><p>in my humble opinion of course.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 178478, member: 3"] TM, bullying is such a trigger for me that I fear I'm not good at talking to the parents. I want to shake their kids until their teeth rattle. I absolutely hate it and what it does to nice kids. I have no tolerance for parents who don't see their kids as being a bully. In the end, I figure that I wouldn't be forced to socialize with someone who makes me feel bad, why would I expect my son's to be forced to be around others who make them feel bad. I feel fairly comfortable correcting behavior with my friends kids when they were younger and even as teens. It takes a village, and all that stuff. Most of my adult friends appreciated it. It's gentle, tactful stuff. These bullies are still learning life lessons too. They don't always know that what they are saying is hurtful. When easy child was in middle school and he was teased a great deal on the bus, I kept telling him to ignore it and toughen up. I still feel bad about how long I let it fester. I just kept dismissing it. I can now see how teens get to the point of exploding and hurting other kids. Bullying is dangerous and a crappy thing for parents to tolerate if their own child is a bully. When there is a catastrophe, everyone wants to know why and why wasn't anything done. Ending the bully mentality is the first, most important step. Step in and correct the other child. Your difficult child is being ganged up on and the odds are not in her favor. If Duckie can't end it herself(and someday she will) the taunting will increase then it's time for mom to come in and help sheild the victim. in my humble opinion of course. [/QUOTE]
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