Yesterday my son (7th grader) told me about some boys on his school bus who were teasing him and took some things out of his bookbag. They told him he had to tell this girl he sits next to that he likes her or they were going to throw his stuff out the bus window. Needless to say he wouldn't do it and they threw one of his books out the bus window. I went to the school and can you believe the ast. principal actually told my son that maybe he should keep his book bag closed?? Is he serious? Who cares if its open or closed....didn't give these punk kids a right to take his stuff. Anybody here had any similar experiences with bully's at school? This isn't the first time....my kid is what some would consider a "nerd" since he actually likes school and is in honors classes...
2006-10-05 14:08:18 · 20 answers · asked by WonderTwit 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Yes I have. My daughter has ADHD and has had problems since grade 1. She is now in grade 7 and still has a few. The school's don't do a damn thing. Teacher's these day's are so lazy. The school system has really really let me down. I hope your son can find the strength to not let these guys get to them. That's been the only advice to give my own kid. I just keep telling her it get's better. Hang in there.
2006-10-05 14:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey this is easy im a 7th grader and i know what some kids will do to torture others and it isn't funny go to the principal and if he dosent take action go to the school board and complaint about the assistent.p.and the principal because thats their job and here in florida if you do that you will get suspended.so you know what you have the right and if these things don't work go to the police and complaint that your child is being harrased and the school dosent care.don't let this slip by because this is very disrespectful and i feel bad for your son even though i haven't experienced this i've seen this happen and it can result to even tramatizing your child because of the teasing. NOW MARCH IN THAT OFFICE AND REQUEST TO SEE THE PRINCIPEL HIMSELF AND HE BETTER TAKE ACTION OR YOU WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nobody treats your child that way,especially little bratz with no lives,TAKE ACTION NOW~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that school sucks! where are you from?????? cause thatz messed up.also you can see a counselor and they will suspend those lost souls who pick on defensless good students.hey tell your son he isnt a nerd,for ex.im a cheerleader and i have honors too that doesn't make me a nerd? doest it I WANT TO HAVE A GOOD LIFE AND SO DOES YOUR SON.KUDOS ON RAISING A NICE BOY!
2006-10-05 21:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was in 7th grade the school bully who was in 7th grade also but the size of a full grown man because he failed so much! Pushed me for no reason. My books went flying and so did I! I got up pushed him the hardest I could only his books went flying! Do you know what he did next just laughed. We became friends. The point is Bully's do not want to fight, they will pick on the person who they think will do nothing. He has to stand up for himself he does this a couple of times and he will be left alone. The worst and hardest thing to do is not get the teachers involved. Kids are cruel, good luck
2006-10-05 21:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by padidvr2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually told my son that maybe he should keep his book bag closed??
That is complete crap. Your next step is to write the principal a letter stating what you expect him to do to insure that children are not bullied when on the school busses and that you expect a meeting to follow up your letter.
Next. If you are not satisfyed with your meeting you need to go to the super intendant of the school ( your principals boss) and deal with him. Keep a copy of your letter to show him what you are dealing with.
If your child is actually physically at risk, do not let him take the bus. Arrange for transport and have the school board pay for it.
2006-10-05 23:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by lesbianmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back when I was going to school the remedy would've been to punch the bully in his face so that he'd move on to an easier target,but we don't live in those days anymore,do we?! Nowadays a kid that sticks up for himself might end up in jail.
If the principal won't listen then you have to go over his head.Contact the schoolboard.
The sad thing is that this issue might turn into national news,when it could've all been ended with a well placed punch to the nose!
2006-10-05 21:14:00 · answer #5 · answered by Danny 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have your kid join a martial arts school. I'm serious. Talk to some instructors about the benefits of self-defense classes. In the meantime, I would threaten the school administration with a lawsuit if they do not punish the kids in question.
2006-10-05 21:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...you most definately need to take it up with the school administration again. Although you already did....they most likely said that to brush off the situation. If you keep talking about it with them...it will let them know that you are not just going to walk away and let it go on...you want something done and you want it done now. Who cares what they will think of you...even if you have to be a bi*ch. If that doesnt work...get the names of the students who are bothering your son and talk to the parents....
2006-10-05 21:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by getriiiight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a real problem today since it seems parents and teachers don't want the kids fighting. When I grew up it wasn't that way. I'm not saying our parents taught us to fight, it's just that our dads wanted us to stand up for ourselves. One time my friend steve had this kid picking on him, I think it was 5th grade. The teacher turned her back and walked away and then my friend punched this kid and that put an end to it.
2006-10-05 21:26:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats for ur kid being in honors. Now, go straight to the principal. Then, see if your kid may want to take karate for stress relief. If u cant get through go to superintendant. Bullying is illegal.
2006-10-05 21:10:41 · answer #9 · answered by K-ron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get on the bus with him (with his Dad too if necessary)...and when you see the kids..give them a good talking to, get mean. Tell them if they touch his stuff again or him...you will be telling the school about their behaviour, the police and taking them and their parents to court. Tell them their abuse will NOT be tolerated...and MEAN it. They may be so **** scared they wont do it again....but if they do...you have to take more action.
My kid had a problem with this...and I tracked the buggers down and did as I said above...they didnt bother him ever again. You musnt lay hands on them...just be strong and forbidding. If tehy tell their parents...good it will give you an opportunity to tell them exactly what has been going on.
2006-10-05 21:16:06 · answer #10 · answered by Scully 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋