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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hmm. If it's the first time, I would equip my child with a few zingers for the next time it happens. If there is a pattern of name-calling, then it crosses the line into bullying and I would file a report.
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I'd be careful about zingers. the meanest girls often fall apart the most when you insult them back and they can be dramatic and try to get the girl in trouble. This is what I would do:

1.) Get ideas from my daughter about how to handle it. Chose between things like ignoring, confidently turning and saying "Actually my pediatrician says I am a healthy weight, but uh...thanks for your concern!" or something else.

2.)With my daughter's permission just let the PE teacher know and let the teacher know how your daughter plans to address it next time. Ask her not to get involved...yet. This provides insurance if your daughter snaps and says something mean back. At least the PE teacher will know it wasn't unprovoked.[/quote]

Who cares??

I sub at middle school, btw.

Who cares if your daughter or son gets in trouble for (verbally) standing up to a bully?? What do you think the permanent consequence will be OTHER than the fact that your child will gain some confidence? I'd be happy for them to take a detention of a call home for that. A well placed zinger will usually scare a bully off because they don't want to be embarrassed by their peers.

Love the Pretty in Pink clip.[/quote]

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