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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bullying can and does happen by kids with special needs.

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.

The safety of all children is paramount. The rights of the victimizer do not trump the rights of the rest.
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I'm wondering if you have a child with SN. There are many reasons why a child with SN would become aggressive and none of them have to do with a real or perceived power imbalance.  Anxiety is one of the more common reasons.  Not saying aggression is excused but we have no indication that it is bullying in this case.[/quote]

I wonder how long until this kind of escuse of violent behavior ends up creating a Dylan Klebold type young man.

At some point, violence is just violence. Two adults to one six year old to prevent violent attacks (regular bruising?) on classmates is a little extreme for just a symptom of anxiety.

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Seriously? We are talking about a 6 year old. [/quote]

Everyone who became a violent teenager or adult was once a six year old.

If OPs post is accurate, and it takes two aides (not one) to somewhat control this child, and classmates are still regularly coming home with bruises from this child's violent outbursts, in spite of two adults dedicated to controlling him, then we are talking about a very dangerous and out of control young child. Imagine this child at 8, 10, 13...

Dismissing this behavior as "anxiety" is unfair and wrong, not just to the violent child and classmates/victims, but also to kids who have special needs and sometimes act out due to anxiety.

Assuming OP is being candid and honest, this boy needs to be moved into some other class environment. His "rights" should not trump every other child's basic right to be safe at school.[/quote]

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