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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl.

My kids understand that they need to present their best selves, just like they'll do in their careers. They do that by dressing stylishly, by playing travel, by having cool travel experiences, by hanging out with other cool kids, and by making sure they're not letting other kids drag them down.

DH and I help them by purchasing them the latest clothes, by getting them training so that they start on their travel teams, by taking them on cool trips where they can fill up their Instas, and by opening our pool in the summers for kids to hang out (with a stocked fridge of sodas and snacks).

[b]We're judged according to those with whom [/b]we associate. In my DH's career he knew it was critical to get face time with the partners. I know that it's important for us to associate with prominent local people so that teachers know they need to be careful and treat our kids right. My kids understand that while the movies show it's nice to hang out with Waldo, in practice all that does is exile them to the losers' table.

The more we talk about "anti-bullying" and stuff like that, we lose sight of what we need to teach our kids for them to succeed. At some point if kids don't want to be bullied, they need to stop doing things that get them bullied.[/quote]

Truth.

If I can identify your family, I'll be sure not to associate with you.[/quote]

Wow. Actually, some schools are mandating "anti bullying" talks for the parents, which is fine - but the schools should also be teaching parents how to make the effort for your child, in your child's interest, to fit in with another group.   The schools should also be talking to the students (who presumably do the bullying, in most cases - though you would be shocked what I have seen parents do!) about anti-bullying.  But yes, I agree with what PP is trying to say - the parents need to help their children, not try to pile it on other parents.  We all know who does that.

PP, if you are talking about "not associating" or whatever, maybe your are the bully.[/quote]

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