My brother brought Bob The Builder valentines and chocolate mints to everyone in his class, and he says they made fun of him... Okay, I'm 26 years old, so I'm not that ancient, I mean what 5-grader would not love to get a candy and card? So yeah, they teased him and called him a "Bob The Builder Freak". << HOW MEAN, CHILDREN THESE DAYS! So, during lunch all the children sat with their boyfriends and girlfriends while my poor brother sat alone in a table. Oh and no one brought valentines in his class, which meant he didn't get any because his only friends were at a field trip. He says some boys got candy delivered to their classes, and he didn't get any thing delivered to him. I feel so miserable writing this for him... I don't even know why I'm telling you this, but I just want him to feel better! He thinks today, has scarred his life emotinally for the rest of his life, lol.
I've bought him a bag of Cheetos (his favorite snack evah) but what else could I do to make his day? =D
2007-02-14 08:02:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Valentine's Day
Kids are so mean. My oldest son has disabilities and kids tease him because of it. Makes me wonder what the heck the parents are teaching the kids.
For your brother, and I'm a mother of 4, sometimes a clique at school doesn't work for some kids. my oldest ,now 20 and in college, didn't hit her social group until middle school grade 6. My second, now 18 and in grade 12, never found a "group" but she had a couple close friends and a passion (horses). Joel my oldest boy has a few friends, good ones and my youngest wants to be everyone friends. Just make it possible for your brother to keep in touch with the few who are his friends where ever they are. They are out there, even if they are a few years younger.
2007-02-14 08:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a secret Valentine for him from a secret admirer telling him he's totally cute and cool, and that they are admiring him from afar. Plus talk to him and let him know that the other kids were just teasing because they felt guilty about not having anything to give him in return, he's really a hero, and not a freak. We always had to bring something for every single person in class if we were going to do it at all. Or at least that was a rule in my house...I can't remember. Those children are ungrateful and there should be no pressure at that age for boyfriends or girlfriends.
2007-02-14 08:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by CruelNails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can locate one, how about getting a Valentine for him from his big brother? I know it's not the same as from a friend, but sometimes just knowing somebody cares helps a lot. As to the mean kids - kids are always mean to somebody who is different; point out to him that some day there will be a young lady who won't think he's the least bit funny/weird :-)
And tell him I said Happy Valentine's Day!!!
2007-02-14 08:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch...
Well tell him that he's only 11 and that there are many more Vdays to look forward too. Maybe give him a little history lesson as to why we celebrate this day in the first place. Do a little research online its easy enough to find. Also tell him that it was very thoughtful of him to bring the goodies to class and that the others were selfish for not.
Happy Valentines Day!
Hope this helps :)
2007-02-14 08:13:26 · answer #4 · answered by Orion B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great that you are concerned about him. Most of those kids don't know Valentine etiquette and were probably embarrassed that they didn't bring any so they harrass the one who did. Tell him don't worry what the others say...easier said than done I know..but HE did the right thing and one day there will be one lucky lady for him!! In the meantime, watch his fave movie with him, keep him company, and be there for him in case he wants to talk about it more.
2007-02-14 08:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by lonestar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe 5th graders are already in relationships now! Gosh, they're not even in Junior High. I think you should take him out to eat later & just hang with him, so he could forget about what happened. He'll be glad to know he can always come to you.
2007-02-14 08:09:30 · answer #6 · answered by SomeOne Else 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww thats so sad! I have no clue what u should do to help him feel better. Maybe explain to him how stupid and cruel children can be to eachother. Maybe rent a cute movie, I am not sure but you are definatly a good sister for trying to cheer him up!
2007-02-14 08:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by superstar77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surprise him with something more, and let him know that bad days don't last. Lots of people have a bad V-Day sometimes, but the good thing is you always get another chance in a year! : )
2007-02-14 08:08:57 · answer #8 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋