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[quote=Anonymous]I disagree with the other posters that you should step in.  Your role here is as an advisor, not problem solver.  Problem solving is for kids too young to advocate for themselves, like 4 year olds.

Role play with him. Ask him -
If they say XX, what could you say back? How could you respond? What are your options? What are the consequences of those choices?

Have a conversation about how bullies pick on those they perceive as weaker, so he needs to show strength, so they will move onto another target.  (My tiny daughter was getting hit by a bigger boy and I told her to punch him in the face. Problem solved. Not that i advocate being physical, but in her case it was like for like).  For your son, it might mean redirecting the "fun" they are having bullying him.  Maybe say something like "yep, grapes come in all sizes.  You're the petite grape that get turned into whining." Or "yep, nothing but sour grapes over there". Or "I'd rather be the sweet jelly grape than a sour one." [/quote]

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