Bus bullying

[Anonymous]

OP: Please file a bullying report immediately. Parents often think they can resolve issues with MCPS schools without the form, or by talking with parents. This is NOT the case in MCPS. You will only get a solution when you file an official report.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All the reason I would never put my kid on a long bus ride with various kids of parents I don't know. He is 5. That is just scary.

OP, would you put him alone on a Metro bus to school? How is this any different?

You want him in the program, drive him yourself. You have no real clue what is going on, on that bus.

Are you joking that you don’t see the difference between a school bus and a metro bus?

Have you been on an MCPS school bus recently? In some ways, it's worse than a Metro bus.

In what ways?

(Also, what's so bad about a Metro bus?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All the reason I would never put my kid on a long bus ride with various kids of parents I don't know. He is 5. That is just scary.

OP, would you put him alone on a Metro bus to school? How is this any different?

You want him in the program, drive him yourself. You have no real clue what is going on, on that bus.

Are you joking that you don’t see the difference between a school bus and a metro bus?

Have you been on an MCPS school bus recently? In some ways, it's worse than a Metro bus.

In what ways?

(Also, what's so bad about a Metro bus?)

I never said I think a Metro Bus is bad. That was the PP.

Personally I think the Metro Bus seats are more comfortable than the school bus seats. Metro Buses seem to be quieter. As an adult, if someone starts calling you names or says they hate you on the bus, you can take some action. At the very least, you can get off the bus and wait for the next one. The school bus is just one route with the same damn kids every day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All the reason I would never put my kid on a long bus ride with various kids of parents I don't know. He is 5. That is just scary.

OP, would you put him alone on a Metro bus to school? How is this any different?

You want him in the program, drive him yourself. You have no real clue what is going on, on that bus.

Are you joking that you don’t see the difference between a school bus and a metro bus?

Have you been on an MCPS school bus recently? In some ways, it's worse than a Metro bus.

You are being a wee bit dranatic. Sounds like you should just drive your kid every day.

[Anonymous]

I spoke with the AP and she was very apologetic. I'm definitely using this as an opportunity to teach my son but I will also file a report (he's had things like paper airplanes crushed, so it's becoming physical).

I also asked to be put in contact with the boys parents but haven't spoken with them yet. I think every bus should assign seats. Seems like a pretty simple solution....

And if it doesn't stop, I'll pull him off the bus for the rest of the year. Yeah it's life, yeah he will have to deal with bullies but being told to shut up and I hate you, daily is NOT ok.

And if I have to start dropping him off at the boys bus stop everyday to show him I'm not playing, I will.

I had a little sympathy for the kid but after he continued to bully my son RIGHT after I spoke to him.... done!!!

[Anonymous]

Good for you OP. Sounds like you have a plan and are looking out for your kid. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Sadly, most people use these programs for a longer school day to prevent them having to pay for before or after care.

These programs need to go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I spoke with the AP and she was very apologetic. I'm definitely using this as an opportunity to teach my son but I will also file a report (he's had things like paper airplanes crushed, so it's becoming physical).

I also asked to be put in contact with the boys parents but haven't spoken with them yet. I think every bus should assign seats. Seems like a pretty simple solution....

And if it doesn't stop, I'll pull him off the bus for the rest of the year. Yeah it's life, yeah he will have to deal with bullies but being told to shut up and I hate you, daily is NOT ok.

And if I have to start dropping him off at the boys bus stop everyday to show him I'm not playing, I will.

I had a little sympathy for the kid but after he continued to bully my son RIGHT after I spoke to him.... done!!!

Good luck and I hope that all goes well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, why would you put a 5yr old on a long bus drive? Honestly. These long bus drives for stupid lottery programs are insane. Give the kid a normal life in a school with neighborhood friends.

This and your 5 year old isn't mature FYI. You sound like you're enabling by assigning to much blame to the 5th grader. Putting kids on long bus rides is a recipe for this, hell they don't always behave on long car rides with their parents. If I lived in the east county I would do private instead of these opt in programs if you are really looking for better enrichment or peer group.

OP, you should ignore this person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I spoke with the AP and she was very apologetic. I'm definitely using this as an opportunity to teach my son but I will also file a report (he's had things like paper airplanes crushed, so it's becoming physical).

I also asked to be put in contact with the boys parents but haven't spoken with them yet. I think every bus should assign seats. Seems like a pretty simple solution....

And if it doesn't stop, I'll pull him off the bus for the rest of the year. Yeah it's life, yeah he will have to deal with bullies but being told to shut up and I hate you, daily is NOT ok.

And if I have to start dropping him off at the boys bus stop everyday to show him I'm not playing, I will.

I had a little sympathy for the kid but after he continued to bully my son RIGHT after I spoke to him.... done!!!

Good! You are doing a great thing in sticking up for your son and showing him he deserves to be treated better. Filing the report is important.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I spoke with the AP and she was very apologetic. I'm definitely using this as an opportunity to teach my son but I will also file a report (he's had things like paper airplanes crushed, so it's becoming physical).

I also asked to be put in contact with the boys parents but haven't spoken with them yet. I think every bus should assign seats. Seems like a pretty simple solution....

And if it doesn't stop, I'll pull him off the bus for the rest of the year. Yeah it's life, yeah he will have to deal with bullies but being told to shut up and I hate you, daily is NOT ok.

And if I have to start dropping him off at the boys bus stop everyday to show him I'm not playing, I will.

I had a little sympathy for the kid but after he continued to bully my son RIGHT after I spoke to him.... done!!!

Crushed paper airplanes?!? You need to be carful not to raise a puss. Learning how to defend and avoid are essential skills and having mommy come running for even the trivial stuff will send a strong message that all he has to do is cry for the cavalry. Say the super mommy for when he really needs it like two crushed paper airplanes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I spoke with the AP and she was very apologetic. I'm definitely using this as an opportunity to teach my son but I will also file a report (he's had things like paper airplanes crushed, so it's becoming physical).

I also asked to be put in contact with the boys parents but haven't spoken with them yet. I think every bus should assign seats. Seems like a pretty simple solution....

And if it doesn't stop, I'll pull him off the bus for the rest of the year. Yeah it's life, yeah he will have to deal with bullies but being told to shut up and I hate you, daily is NOT ok.

And if I have to start dropping him off at the boys bus stop everyday to show him I'm not playing, I will.

I had a little sympathy for the kid but after he continued to bully my son RIGHT after I spoke to him.... done!!!

Crushed paper airplanes?!? You need to be carful not to raise a puss. Learning how to defend and avoid are essential skills and having mommy come running for even the trivial stuff will send a strong message that all he has to do is cry for the cavalry. Say the super mommy for when he really needs it like two crushed paper airplanes

You're a nasty little goblin, aren't you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I spoke with the AP and she was very apologetic. I'm definitely using this as an opportunity to teach my son but I will also file a report (he's had things like paper airplanes crushed, so it's becoming physical).

I also asked to be put in contact with the boys parents but haven't spoken with them yet. I think every bus should assign seats. Seems like a pretty simple solution....

And if it doesn't stop, I'll pull him off the bus for the rest of the year. Yeah it's life, yeah he will have to deal with bullies but being told to shut up and I hate you, daily is NOT ok.

And if I have to start dropping him off at the boys bus stop everyday to show him I'm not playing, I will.

I had a little sympathy for the kid but after he continued to bully my son RIGHT after I spoke to him.... done!!!

Crushed paper airplanes?!? You need to be carful not to raise a puss. Learning how to defend and avoid are essential skills and having mommy come running for even the trivial stuff will send a strong message that all he has to do is cry for the cavalry. Say the super mommy for when he really needs it like two crushed paper airplanes

You’re an idiot. I’m not the OP but a 5th grader picking on a K kid is pretty pathetic. OP is being totally reasonable and asking the bus driver and principal for help here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Crushed paper airplanes?!? You need to be carful not to raise a puss. Learning how to defend and avoid are essential skills and having mommy come running for even the trivial stuff will send a strong message that all he has to do is cry for the cavalry. Say the super mommy for when he really needs it like two crushed paper airplanes

Hee hee.

Has someone been pecking at your liver, PP?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sadly, most people use these programs for a longer school day to prevent them having to pay for before or after care.

These programs need to go.

To be fair they also use them to buy cheaper homes and opt out of the local school