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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Need more information. How serious/ ongoing is the bullying? Why doesn't he want you to talk to the school?[/quote]

He’s afraid it will make the issue worse.

DS is being bullied by a student who doesn’t want him in a group of friends and is trying to exclude him. He told me yesterday that it has escalated to the kid kicking his chair and trying to punch him at recess. My son is a very mild mannered introvert so it’s not in his nature to immediately fight back. [/quote]

Can't he just go hang out with a different group of friends until the bully gets bored? Sorry this is happening. If this happened to my child that's what I'd encourage him to do if he didn't want me to talk to the school.

I do think that in some cases children have the power to stop bullies on their own, especially with coaching from an adult, but it really depends on their personality. I think being mild mannered might work in his favor. The bullies like to see a strong reaction so if a child is crying and makes a big deal about it will only encourage them.[/quote]

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