Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy This is so sad! Yet at 1st grader at my son's school kissed a girl, on the cheek ,the parents complained and he got suspended for 2 days for sexual harassment (this was a couple of years ago)
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess I am SO SORRY. I can't even begin to imagine how upset I would be if I were in your shoes. Good thing I'm not; I think everyone would see a very dark side of me! (((HUGS))) and, if it helps any, I am sending ~~~~~uncontrollable vomitting and diarrhea vibes~~~~ to that bully. I'd send burn in you-know-where vibes, but that sounds a little harsh. Well, maybe to some people, at least (not to me). LOL
Originally Posted By DlandJB Mele, can you file for a restraining order against this kid? I think your family needs to have a lawyer on your side.
Originally Posted By DAR <<1) He reported to the school that he had been threatened at knifepoint, and the school never contacted you?!>> My dad is a principal at an elementary school here in Milwaukee. If any kid mentioned this to him he would have immediately reported it to the policy. In fact it might be a law around these parts. I do know that if a child is abused they have to call Social Services, my sister has had to several times for her class. Regarding this bully, he is nothing more than a punk who's trying to act tough but really isn't. When I was around 11 I transfered to a new school(Catholic grade school no less) the first year this one kid get taunting me all year. Finally one day I told him to blank off. He then flipped out said the usual crap. I'm walking home from school and he keeps pushing me around. So I turned around and punched him right in the nose, drawing blood. Of course one of the teacher's saw us. And we got our usual talking to. After that he never said anything to me again. So what happened to this guy, well from what I've heard he's had drug and alcohol problems his whole life. The guy was a loser then and he's a loser now. April, I'm not advocating that your son beat this kid up but now in the end he'll turn out better than this Danny kid anyday.
Originally Posted By bloona Oh this is awful, I can imagine just how frustrated and annoyed you must be feeling right now! I hope your son is still ok going to school and not afraid because of these idiots.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: One would think that--with your world's modern advantages and improved opportunities in society--such things as threats and violence would be decreasing. Instead, it appears that a good education, along with good manners, are becoming things of the past. It also seems as though children are being bullied more than ever with their lives being in more serious danger than ever before. Violence is glorified everywhere, while peace makers are often the butt of jokes. No wonder the world is in such a mess! ORWEN: But it all goes back to each person taking responsibility for how they they think, act and live their lives--which, if you as me, is pretty selfish and irresponsible anymore. ORDDU: Considering all the road rage a witch hears about, these days, it's obvious that adults don't act out any better than the school yard bullies do. No wonder the number of bullies is on the rise, when the number of outrageous and dangerous adults is ALSO on the rise. ORWEN: Does this mean there's no hope for a turn-around in society? It sure seems that way. ORDDU: Yet there is still hope whenever good people come together to compare notes--as so many ducklings do here on Laughing Place. The enlightened folk of the world really need to--more than ever--come together and support behavior that is good and decent. ORWEN: Web-footed sites--like this one--have always been a place for good little ducklings to gather for comfort and advice. Let's hope this is always so.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Dang it mele. I am sorry it happened that way. That is not right. I hope you don't give up. Like DlandJB alluded to - there are other ways. I know you must be very mad though right now and so please know that I'm sending lots of hugs your way and thinking good thoughts of peace and protection for you all.
Originally Posted By avromark In the last 9 years I can only think of 2 episodes like what you're reporting at schools in my city (both in the southeast (very bad) part of town. - Kid suffocated when hung from a coat hangar on the door of a washroom stall - Student stabbed another child. I'm glad your son wasn't hurt. And wish you the best luck in your handling of this situation.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 I am so sorry I am so late here. You are always there for me April. I have been on two sides of this. A mom whose son was bullied and the school side. (I thank god my kids were never the bullies.) I could not believe some of the "in an off-handed sort of way" things my boys would come home with. Calling the school and even going down there rarely yielded anything positive. When I was studying Child Development we were actually taught that instead of punishing bullies we should think about why they bothered us so. Was it something in our past that made us resent them? I am NOT making this up. And I do feel that this sort of "teaching" is part of the problem in society today. Nobody wants to think any kid can be bad. Is it any wonder these kids copped an attitude with your husband? They have never learned accountability. I do hope things work out for you and your family. I am really glad my kids are past this age cuz the stories my daughter tells me about her kids' school make me want to scream.
