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[quote=Anonymous]OP: Coming at this from the angle of a parent who went through bullying with a child at a younger age than yours.

1st grade -- son was getting punched every day by a child as he moved from homeroom to differentiated math class. Didn't say anything for weeks UNTIL it happened at dismissal one day and he had a total meltdown.

Talked with teacher, who changed the procedures for moving around.

2nd grade -- Heard from friend of DS that same child was trying to beat up DS in hallways. DS told me that he could outrun the kid who was hitting him. No action taken by school to discipline this child. People aware and my son was not the only target.

3rd grade -- switched schools. So did the child. New school inadvertently placed the two in the same classroom for part of the day (I told them of the situation when we were switching schools). Discussed issue with assistant principal. Child who hit others was given a strict discipline plan. Was shadowed throughout the school day. Had to sit right next to teacher in all classes and away from other kids. Had to hold teacher's hand while walking hallways. Hitting was simply not tolerated AT ALL.

While school did not tell me specifics of discipline plan, my son did. And school made it clear to me that if ANYTHING more happened to my son, I was to tell them immediately. By end of year, DS told me he was no longer afraid of being near the child.

That's really key. Your child needs to be an active part of the discussion so that child feels safe.[/quote]

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