the bullies/pains in the ass.
Yesterday was G's first day of 5th grade and it was pretty shitty. At least four of the kids in his class are kids that give him a hard time. Now, these kids are also part of a larger group of friends. But these kids are the "power friends" the athletes, the 100 on every test kids, the achievers. And when they feel like teasing or busting chops it's usually G they turn on which really sucks because your friends shouldn't do that sort of thing to you and then turn back.
I just don't know what to tell G anymore. We've struggled with this sort of thing on and off over the years and it's got to stop but I don't know how to stop it. I feel helpless and I think G is picking up on that and it's not helping the situation. He's not very good at sticking up for himself, which is a tool he needs to master. I can go to the school and his teachers and tell them what's going on and they do have a very clear Anti Bullying Policy but the problem with that is G is not always forthcoming with me. I have a hell of a time getting anything out of him even though I have always told him he can tell me anything! Having a conversation with him can be tough. He sometimes tells you the middle first and then the end and leaves out the beginning all together. UGH!
I just ordered two books. One on dealing with bullies and one on self esteem. Maybe the answers are somewhere in these books.
But while I wait for the UPS man, any wisdom or advice would be greatly appreciated.
I'm so frustrated I could cry.



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