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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lesson to be learned ..... your kid is going to  encounter bullies, aggressive kids and just down right mean ones.  I am not blaming your son but you may want to explore how you can help your kid not be the target of this behavior and what to do if they are.  Studies have shown that over and over criminals ask to identify who they’d pick as targets picked them same people (and it’s not just old ladies or nerdy looking men).  Your body language can give a lot away.  When we lived in California we took a kidpower class and it was very eye opening.  I think they have virtual classes now.  Good luck. [/quote]A 6 yo who hits isn't necessarily a bully.  Mine is speech delayed and we're working on it.  If anything, mine is prone to being the victim of bullies because she can't defend herself verbally.  But in new situations where she's overwhelmed and can't find words, yes she occasionally hits.  Like I said we're working on it.  (Yes, there are both consequences and coaching.)[/quote]

So, your daughter is physically aggressive.  That must be difficult and you are right that not all physically aggressive kids are bullies. I think it is important to teach your kids why to do in different situations. For example, if my son was in your daughter’s class and he said she hit him I’d probably try in figure out what led to that situation and help him strategize to avoid being hit.  Say he told me that everyone was crowding around the door to go outside and she was getting upset....I might help him figure out a solution like stepping back from the crowd. [/quote]

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