My son came home crying today becasue he was being teased of his stuttering. Please read more!?

Question

Well my son was born with a speech disorder ( stuttering ) and came home today crying because he claimed that his peers were teasing him and making fun of him. Because I was in a rush at the moment I wasn't able too see the kids who were bothering him, I simply had to go. He is still crying and I can't get him to stop. Now he isn't crying like making a scene, he's crying to himself and is trying to hide it. I tried telling him to ignore them but he keeps on telling me about how they wer copying his stuttering. Now I'm wondering if I should go to the school and set up a meeting with the kids and their parents or If I should just tell my child to accept being judged and teased. I would really hate to lose a day's pay for this noncess but it seems like its the right thing to do. How bad could these little 3rd graders be? Please help.

Answer 1

Oh, I am so sorry! How heartbreaking!!

I would email the teacher, if possible, or call her. (Usually teachers have a planning period when they can talk, or catch them after school.) Let her know the situation and ask her to please keep an eye on who is teasing him. If she can interject by stressing behavior issues, it won't be so much that she's coming to your son's rescue, but disiplining the other kids for being bad. Also, maybe she can see who is mostly teasing, or starting it. Then, if necessary, you can meet with the teacher and principle. I'd get them involved and have THEM contact the kids' parents, becuase you shouldn't have to take care of this; this is THEIR job, THEIR work. I will pray for your son. Just comfort him and let him know you are talking to people at the school to have this stopped. Good luck, I really hope it goes well!!!

Answer 2

Kids can be extremely hard on each other. You are a good mom for taking the time to try and seek a good answer. I don't think there is a 'good' answer when it comes to how we are going to raise our own kids. Children seem to be learning touch situations at such an early age these days.
I would go into the school ASAP and talk with the teacher and the principle to get to the bottom of the teasing. The parents should be notified. Get an answer from the authorities that you are happy with. Hang in there!
- MOM/TEACHER 2!

Answer 3

This sounds extreme.

My mom had similar issues with my brother. She waited too long to do something about it. And, my brother suffered until he was 16 because of it. He finally got his confidence after getting a job and a truck...soon after a girlfriend, lol.

But, set up an appointment with the principal. He or she can arrange for all the parents to meet with the counselor. My mom also went to the school board. The board was actually more helpful than anyone else. They could call her almost weekly for a status update. They'd make sure the teacher, principal, and counselors where nipping the problem in the bud...so to speak.

Your little boy is too young to accept being teased!!!

Answer 4

I feel you, My son has a language problem and there is this kid in
his 3rd. grade class who is very mean to ALL the kids. I have spoken with the principal, the teacher and even the parent. When I told his mom what her son is doing to my kid, she responded, "well, have you seen my kid do that to your son!?", fortunately I did, and I told her yes, because I help in the classroom three times a week. I told her I witnessed her son being rude to all the kids and specially mine. She didn't even apologized, and I asked the teacher to put my son away from the
bully and told my son to stay away, and do not speak or bother
this kid. I am sorry about your son, I know what he's going through. Try helping in the classroom and keep an eye on the kid.
I tried reverse psychology to this bully and it helped, instead of being mean to him, I was super nice to him that drove him crazy.
I used to call him "sweetheart, honey, darling" and gave more attention to him, I think I embarrassed him and he didn't bother my son anymore.
Also, get involve in his school PTA and bring this up to everyone's
attention.
I explain my son, that sometimes kids become bullies because they're having problems at home, whether they have big brothers that are being bullied themselves and the only reason for these kids feel better is to bully other kids. My son, stopped from crying and he wishes he could help this kid; my son is such
an angel and very respectful to other kids.

You're doing a good job by bringing this issue to all parents.

Answer 5

>I hope this helps...

I grew up with the same problem. I feel badly for your son. Being taunted for a disability that he cannot help is pure hell (to say the least).

Talk to the school counselors and have them connect you with a good speech therapist...young children can learn to train themselves out of stuttering, but they need help to do it. Do whatever is necessary, but get him the help!

Stuttering is caused (in most cases) by a physical problem. The inability to pronounce certain sounds is caused by a temporary paralysis of the muscles in the throat and at the base of the tongue. This can occur because of stress and not being able to speak properly increases the stress and compounds the problem...a self-perpetuating affliction if it isn't recognized and treated.

This problem is more prevalent in people of above average intelligence. He (and you) will benefit much more than you realize from making the time and effort to correct this while he is still young.

Sincerely, the very, very best of luck to you and your son.<

Answer 6

They can be very mean. You need to set up a meeting with the principal and his teacher. THEY should then talk to those kid's parents. Bullying is a form of abuse.

My son has a speech impediment also, and I will not stand for anyone making fun of him. These parents who think it is no big deal would never think it is OK to make fun of kids in wheelchairs or with diabetes. Disabilities are disabilities, and everyone needs to be tolerant if not compassionate. Good luck.

Answer 7

this 3rd grader doenst need to have to worry bout going in to public places like schools and have to hear that he cant talk good or whatever is the reason yes u really do need to make an appointment with his teacher and see the children who is making fun of him i know that a day pay is alot but as a parent do what is the best for this child make tht child.

Answer 8

Children can be cruel. It is worth it to miss a day. Call them on the phone and speak with them if you can't miss work. For your son's sake, it is very important. Kids can be extremely cruel, and it is by far not NONSENSE. Take this seriously. He can have a complex from this. By the way, he was not born with a speech disorder. Children are not born talking...he developed his disorder. But it is not one he can't outgrow. With speech therapy and emotional support (at HOME and at school), your son can outgrow this problem.

Answer 9

Kids can be really cruel. Tell his teacher about the problem. It is her job to keep the other kids in line and/or report the behavior to their parents. Wait and see if this helps. If the teacher does nothing, go to the principal. Make yourself a pest until something is done, but no, you should not have to take off work.

Answer 10

i could provide the instructor the earnings of the doubt that she reported she could watch the area heavily. If she fails to evade it lower back, call up the important or stop by making use of the college and manage a gathering with the important and the instructor and say how your newborn is being bullied and bodily abused. verify that the different boy's parent be attentive to what their newborn has been doing. And if issues nevertheless fail to sparkling up, I wager a restraining order could placed an extremely final stop to issues. carry close in there, you have a brave little boy. verify that throughout the adventure that your son is approached by making use of this boy in a damaging way, till now issues amplify, get an grownup in the present day.