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[quote=Anonymous]I may get flamed for this but here goes.

OP, I agree with you that, although it is not bullying, the 6th graders’ behavior should be addressed.  The proper way to do it is to take up with the school administration as a general issue and not make it an issue about your specific child.  “Principal, I have noticed that the 6th graders push to get on the bus first and a couple of kids almost got hurt.  It may be a good idea for you to review bus behavior and safety with the students.”

The way you handled it by confronting the offenders may create MORE problems for your daughter and may actually result in bullying.  Before, she was just some random 4th grader they could brush aside to get on the bus.  Nobody gave her a second thought.  Now, she is an identifiable target. She is now the 4th grader whose crazy mother has to fight her battles for her.  YOU have given them a reason to single her out and tease her.  And guess what?  She is the one who has to ride the bus with these kids and go to school with them.  So you flex your muscle and she has to pay the price.

Your daughter will be fine and, with time, she will learn how to navigate these issues.  But you have to teach her how and give her the tools to do it.  And if it gets too much, go to the school administrator and let them handle it.  You cannot jump in and confront other kids every time.  You are not helping your daughter in the long run.  And let me tell you, middle school is MUCH worse. 
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