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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Put your kid in martial arts, boxing, or wrestling.  Size matters less than you think. [/quote]
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Just fyi, wrestling and boxing are types of martial arts.

Martial arts helps give people confidence. It’s good to know how to defend yourself.

[b]Bullies tend to pick on those who are not confident. [/b][/quote]

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This is really it. Bullies target kids who aren’t confident. OP, work on building your son’s self esteem and confidence. I know it can be difficult- one of my boys was like this too. He is better as a teen, has found his niche.

I have nothing against martial arts, wrestling etc but I wouldn’t consider these a quick solution unless kid shows interest. If it builds confidence that is great- but have to agree with another poster who said an unathletic kid talking about his martial arts prowess would just get him bullied even more. I have two teen sons and understand how boys are- envisioning this actually makes me cringe for him... I’d focus on some other activity or interest (whatever he is into) and try other social activities to build confidence- ideally NOT with kids from school unless they are already friends. Let him work on his social skills in a different setting- day camps that interest him etc- summer is great for this. [/quote]

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