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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is your kid in aftercare?  I agree with the PP that it can end up being too long of a day and the older kids can be overwhelming.  Try to work out something with a sitter after school instead.[/quote]

OP here. I've arranged for him to have someone care for him twice a week. I can't afford a full week of this kind of one-on-one care. Would that I could...

But, back to the larger issue. Should I be removing him from this environment or teaching him how to handle it? He has not be physically assaulted, just teased, like everyone else in that environment. It appears to be the norm. He hasn't be exposed to this generalized unkindness before. [/quote]

IMO, if it were my 5 year old, I'd be removing him.  Sure, if he was a teenager, or a middle schooler, he might have to learn how to handle it.  But, at age 5, I don't think it's a necessity.  You don't need to 'harden' him up so young!

I can see no benefit to 'generalized unkindness'.  He's probably getting some of that at school already.

I highly recommend the book 'Hold On To Your Kids'.  It was recommended to me on here and it's a good read that touches on some of this stuff.

I understand what you're saying, as the mom of a 6 year old boy.  If you have other options, I'd go with that.[/quote]

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