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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It would be best if she could handle this by herself by ignoring him, or if other kids stuck up for her and criticized him for bothering her.  But at our MCPS middle school, that is definitely something a counselor would intervene on, if reported.  I’ve seen that happen even for more innocuous things. As to your question whether that would make it worse, I just don’t know, it depends on so many variables.  [/quote]

No.  Do not answer bullying with bullying.  Wrong all around.  The other PPs have a valid point - tell the kid to shut up, short and sweet.  Or ignore, even better.  No matter what the (enter flu of the day here) is, your DC will have to learn that there are these types everywhere, even adults!  While they might not resort verbatim to what this kid said, the intent is still the same ("who does s/he THINK s/he IS?!" - or whatever insecure thought is going through the neighborhood bully's head that day).  The sooner your DC learns to deal with people like this, on their own, the better.  No excuses, OP - those do not help your DC. Give your child the tools that your child needs.  This is a teaching moment for you, as a parent. [/quote]

Are you saying that when others witness one person bullying another, the community should stay silent and let the bullying continue?  Sure, it's great if one person can handle it by themselves, but if they can't, it's perfectly appropriate for others to try to help.  "Johnny, you're not being nice, leave us alone and go sit over there" -- that is not bullying, that is being a supportive community member.   [/quote]

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