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[quote=Anonymous]I think kids are done  a huge disservice when every mean act is labeled bullying.  (I'm the PP whose son was harassed/attacked at school)

Every mean thing that happens isn't bullying.  Sometimes a calmer reaction gets further. Now, when my kid came home after someone wrapping their hands around his neck (leaving prints) and threatened him with a knife?  We acted.  Instantly.  There were other fairly minor things that happened that he learned to manage.  Should kids "have to"?  No.  I do think though that in this case mom could have done more good being a calming influence.  Help the DD, point out to the kids in the morning that they went too far... and let things happen from there.  If the girls continue with innocent things that end up being mean, then there's an issue.  Maybe though, this was a one time thing that could have been gotten through and past.  I don't see that happening now.

OP, I hope you and your daughter have calmed down.  Feeling like your child has been attacked, or seeing them upset, is never easy.  She needs to be see you as a calming force, though.  Be her rock and her voice of reason. :)[/quote]

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