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He Called Me Retarded, Mom ~ UPDATED ~
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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 27134" data-attributes="member: 3"><p><span style='font-size: 11pt'>I'm a big believer in letting kids sort things out for themselves in most situations. This is not one of them. He needs you to be his voice because our kids are not yet equipped to handle this situation in a healthy and productive and self saving way. I don't take many issues to the school. I save my hair on fire personality for the biggies. This is a biggie for me. </p><p>I would call and leave a message today and be in the office when it opens Monday. No blame, no accusations,no anger at the school- just a mom who expects proper treatment of your child while in their care. Hold them accountable.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I told difficult child that if he is in that class the others also, have similar problems. On the other hand, no kid should have to live with a bully who undermines our kids fragile ego. The counselor who says "no tattling" should be tarred and feathered. It's inexcusable to allow bullying to go on especially with kids who already have a hard time figuring out how to behave. </p><p>Can you tell this is a hot topic for me?</p><p>I told easy child for a long time to get over it or stand up for himself until he just broke down. I let him suffer too long in a situation where he was pitted "him against them". I could kick myself for letting it go. I'd never do that again. </p><p>Where kids think it's just kids horsing around has gotten to the point of harassment and vindictiveness. I don't care how many people say "boys will be boys" and "everyone goes through it" Let them let their sons be bullied. It's not happening to mine and I expect the schools to be accountable and responsible. </p><p>Tell him to tattle and scream really loud when someone talks to him like that. If the school can't protect him from increased aggression then they should provide someone to keep him safe from bullying. </p><p>It's crap and it's way too tolerated. Don't let your kid be a victim. </p><p>I'm beginning to think that bullies should have to walk around the school with a sign around their necks that says "I'm a mean bully. Don't talk to me" So he can feel the isolation of being branded different.</p><p></p><p>Wear your warrior mom hat. Be productive and concise of what the problem is and what your expectations are. No one has the right to make your kid feel small and not up to snuff. </span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 27134, member: 3"] <span style='font-size: 11pt'>I'm a big believer in letting kids sort things out for themselves in most situations. This is not one of them. He needs you to be his voice because our kids are not yet equipped to handle this situation in a healthy and productive and self saving way. I don't take many issues to the school. I save my hair on fire personality for the biggies. This is a biggie for me. I would call and leave a message today and be in the office when it opens Monday. No blame, no accusations,no anger at the school- just a mom who expects proper treatment of your child while in their care. Hold them accountable. I told difficult child that if he is in that class the others also, have similar problems. On the other hand, no kid should have to live with a bully who undermines our kids fragile ego. The counselor who says "no tattling" should be tarred and feathered. It's inexcusable to allow bullying to go on especially with kids who already have a hard time figuring out how to behave. Can you tell this is a hot topic for me? I told easy child for a long time to get over it or stand up for himself until he just broke down. I let him suffer too long in a situation where he was pitted "him against them". I could kick myself for letting it go. I'd never do that again. Where kids think it's just kids horsing around has gotten to the point of harassment and vindictiveness. I don't care how many people say "boys will be boys" and "everyone goes through it" Let them let their sons be bullied. It's not happening to mine and I expect the schools to be accountable and responsible. Tell him to tattle and scream really loud when someone talks to him like that. If the school can't protect him from increased aggression then they should provide someone to keep him safe from bullying. It's crap and it's way too tolerated. Don't let your kid be a victim. I'm beginning to think that bullies should have to walk around the school with a sign around their necks that says "I'm a mean bully. Don't talk to me" So he can feel the isolation of being branded different. Wear your warrior mom hat. Be productive and concise of what the problem is and what your expectations are. No one has the right to make your kid feel small and not up to snuff. </span> [/QUOTE]
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