Seeking attorney to help us with bullying problem at FCPS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our DS went through the same thing in FCPS.
Youngest in the class,most petite and smallest in age as well as physically.
Bullying went on for the whole year and no one reported or took care of it until she refused to go to school.

Teacher said they were observing and will report to the Special to keep an eye.
Nothing was done to the bully. Principal was non intervening.

We pulled her out and had her private school.
Most important we worked with her to change her thought process and how to deal when someone tries to bully you.
Got her mentally strong and supportive so she can deal with similar situation if it arises again.
She is now back in FCPS doing awesome and strong supportive of antibullying.

Instead of hiring Attorney's to deal with the situation , work with your kids to teach him to deal with it.
Bullying happens at all stages of life, he needs to learn the skills to handle it.

Wishing all the very best for your child.

You can't hire an attorney anytime there is a problem for your child. Hiring one now is setting a bad precedent.

Wrong. Often, the only time indifferent schools pay attention is when lawyers enter the scene and the possibility of a lawsuit hangs over them. Sue away if needed.

My in-laws had the same attitude and my as a result my SIL is crazy. They have constantly been involved with lawyers for her during the course of her life and even adulthood. It started in elementary school and even now is happening at her work and she is 25.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our DS went through the same thing in FCPS.
Youngest in the class,most petite and smallest in age as well as physically.
Bullying went on for the whole year and no one reported or took care of it until she refused to go to school.

Teacher said they were observing and will report to the Special to keep an eye.
Nothing was done to the bully. Principal was non intervening.

We pulled her out and had her private school.
Most important we worked with her to change her thought process and how to deal when someone tries to bully you.
Got her mentally strong and supportive so she can deal with similar situation if it arises again.
She is now back in FCPS doing awesome and strong supportive of antibullying.

Instead of hiring Attorney's to deal with the situation , work with your kids to teach him to deal with it.
Bullying happens at all stages of life, he needs to learn the skills to handle it.

Wishing all the very best for your child.

You can't hire an attorney anytime there is a problem for your child. Hiring one now is setting a bad precedent.

Wrong. Often, the only time indifferent schools pay attention is when lawyers enter the scene and the possibility of a lawsuit hangs over them. Sue away if needed.

My in-laws had the same attitude and my as a result my SIL is crazy. They have constantly been involved with lawyers for her during the course of her life and even adulthood. It started in elementary school and even now is happening at her work and she is 25.

Uh-huh. But we are discussing exploring legal action to stop bulllying.

[Anonymous]

Who wants their school $ funneled to the Legal Dept? Show of hands? Who wants the school system to solve every student's personal issues?

Is it just a two-sided conflict issue that parents have turned into bullying b/c they've only heard one side of the issue?

Parents, keep calling the Principal and SB every time you want something. Go above your teacher's head to complain and demand special treatment/private counseling/entitlement and throw shade on overworked employees to make your bullying point.

Or, make peace with yourself and in your home. Teach your children to do the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who wants their school $ funneled to the Legal Dept? Show of hands? Who wants the school system to solve every student's personal issues?

Is it just a two-sided conflict issue that parents have turned into bullying b/c they've only heard one side of the issue?

Parents, keep calling the Principal and SB every time you want something. Go above your teacher's head to complain and demand special treatment/private counseling/entitlement and throw shade on overworked employees to make your bullying point.

Or, make peace with yourself and in your home. Teach your children to do the same.

Amen

[Anonymous]

No one should ever be bullied. However, kids need to learn how to protect themselves--and, I don't just mean physically. You teach your toddler not to touch a hot stove or stick a knife into an electrical outlet. You need to teach them how to act/react to bullying.

A lot of this starts with your child's own self-esteem. And, you help your child develop it--you cannot give it to them by suing the school.

That said, there are definitely situations that should be handled in the school. But, teachers are there to teach. Of course, they should stop bullying when they see it, but you cannot expect them to always see it.

You cannot make your child popular, but you can teach them that it doesn't matter.

[Anonymous]

OP never came back but we have found FCPS to be very responsive. DS says there are bullies at his school and the teachers and principals regularly meet and speak with the kids and classes as a whole. Friends look out for each other and are taught to stand up for each other against bullies.