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[quote=Anonymous]Yikes. Don't underestimate the role of the counselor. My kids are in MCPS and we've never dealt with bullying, but my son did have big adjustment issues in K and the teacher got the counselor involved. I had some doubts, but it turned out to be great - the counselor was fantastic. They see all kinds of issues with all kinds of kids, and they tend to have a good feel for what is going on and how to proceed.

Also, and please be clear that I am not trying to downplay what your son has been dealing with, you also need to try to take a breath and get more information. Bullying is a pattern of harassment, and that may or may not be what is happening here since it's still very early on in the year. Your child clearly is being treated in a fashion that is wrong and potentially harmful, and that needs to stop. But a big part of K is teaching kids how to interact appropriately, and how to resolve problems amongst themselves without resorting either to inappropriate behaviors OR constant supervision by teachers. It's a big change from daycare, and I also found that unsettling at first, but it is part of the growing up process. If my son were reporting this kind of treatment, I'd be on the phone or email with the teacher first, then the counselor and the principal as necessary to try to understand (1) what is actually happening; and (2) what everyone involved is doing or can do to change things for the better.

Good luck![/quote]

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