He is tormenting my daughter going to the bus stop, at the stop, bus, and on the way home. I can only call the school so many times to complain.
Any legal advice? I was thinking emotional distress..
2007-09-05 10:31:57 · 15 answers · asked by blackcat713 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
they are both 9 and this has been going on for 5 years. The parents are not only aware of this but back him all the way..I'm in hell..
2007-09-05 11:36:50 · update #1
I am assuming the "bully" is a minor, so I am not sure how that changes things, but I think what I say still applies. And I'm assuming you have already brought this up with the parents. If that does work, you can file a report of the incident. This way there is a record of an issue if something ever occurs (e.g. your daughter gets pushed and injured).
You can file a report by calling the police non-emergency number and ask to make a report. The officer taking the report can advise you of your rights after that. filing a report is best done immediatly following an incident, however, I don't believe this is necessary.
2007-09-05 10:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by HokiePaul 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Find out where the bully boy lives and go over to their house in the evening and discuss with the parents with your daughter and the bully boy ... If that does not work out after the chat then ...
Take the day off from work ...
Go to the school and file a complain against the bus driver becuz the bus driver should have put a stop to it cuz you mentioned she was being tormented on the bus
Go to your local police station and find information about restraining order against a teenager ... If you are able to do that the boy will not be allowed on the bus ...
If that all fails, find out if your daughter's friends' parent(s) take their child(ren) to school and ask if they could take your daughter to school everyday and you'd be willing to chip in for gas money ...
Good Luck
2007-09-05 17:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by Little J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a report of assualt with the police. If other children have witnessed this, the bully will face a misdemeanor charge and a court date. You are doing him and your daughter a favor. By stopping this now, you are teaching the bully that intimidation will not get him very far in life.
Emotional distress is a civil issue, and could get very expensive. It's really not needed in this case. The bully is breaking the law. Imagine if a grown man were doing this to you. Would you call a cop, or file a lawsuit? I certainly wouldn't want to wait for a lawsuit to be settled if my personal safety was at risk....
2007-09-05 17:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, I'd talk to the bully's parents. Maybe they're not aware of what's going on and will lay down the law on the kid once they find out. At the very least, you've made them aware of what's going on, so they've no excuses in court if it comes to that.
At least in my state, the school is legally responsible for ensuring the good conduct of students going to and from their homes and school, and so if the school's been made aware of the bullying and not doing anything about it discipline-wise, maybe you need to get a lawyer and let the school know you're exploring your legal options. Do not under any circumstances threaten to sue until after you've filed the lawsuit papers.
2007-09-05 17:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by nobody important 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start by contacting the principal of her school and requesting a meeting with him, both of the children, you and the other parents. Once all of you are in the same room, you need to provide to them, calmly, the sequence of events that has been happening. Ask the parents if they knew this was happening and then ask them for their assistance in resolving this matter.
DO NOT tell them she is frightened
DO NOT threaten legal action
DO NOT yell or get out of control
If after all is said and done....the behavior continues, then I would see about once again speaking with the Principal about your concerns (alone -just you and him) and relay to him that you are considering a Restraining Order against this child - which will then not allow him access to the bus or school. You need to keep the Principal involved every step of the way.
Good Luck :)
2007-09-05 17:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by Blue October 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Presumably this is a minor. Kids have to deal with this all the time. You can give your daughter karate lessons. You can wait with her at the bus stop. And you can request that the bus supervisor have the driver sit them separately & enforce the separation. Dealing with schools is like dealing with any bureaucracy. You keep going up the chain of authority until you get what you want.
2007-09-05 17:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do mean by tormenting? How old are the kids? I know bullying is a big issue in the schools but are you teaching her how to ignore it first before taking this to the next level?
If she constanly says things like "stay away from me" etc... she is begging him to continue the action.
If it is that big of a problem see if another school system will take her in. I know that is not what you should HAVE to do but sometimes it is what you must do if it is bad enough.
Good luck
2007-09-05 18:02:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell the bully's parents about the problem. If it still happens, file a civil suit and attempt to get a restraining order. Maybe then they'll take it seriously.
2007-09-05 17:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by Whoops, is this your spleeen? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depend what torment means threaten, or touching, abuse,verbal abuse> Talk to the childs parents
2007-09-05 17:39:45 · answer #9 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the bully's parents and tell them that if they don't stop their child from abusing yours, you will get a restraining order and file an assault or harassment charge against them and their kid.
2007-09-05 17:48:42 · answer #10 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋