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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]...No, my SN kid has never bullied anyone, he has been graded and I've taught him how to deal with it. As a result, he's built resilience and doesn't have to fall apart when someone jokes with him. It's a great skill, you might want to try it.[/quote]

It is not a joke if only one person finds it funny.  While your DS may have learned resilience, not every child is where your DS is - and you should know that by now.  It does OP no good for you to advise OP that the kids need to learn resilience because that is of zero help.  OP's DS' inability to stifle his impulse to call his friend names is impacting his relationships with his peers.  That is a very valid reason for OP to be concerned and to take action - and the only action she can take is with her DS.[/quote]

Not only is it not a joke, but there is literally no reason why Lucas has to put up with it.  And most kids won't.  They might be totally resilient kids, but they will decide that they don't like OP's son, or that they don't enjoy hanging out with him enough to put up with his annoying behaviors.  It doesn't have to be bullying to be annoying, and most kids will decide not to be friends with a kid who is annoying in this way.  OP wants her son to have friends.  Telling her son that Lucas just can't take a joke won't help him make friends.  [/quote]

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