Teacher just called me - 6yo DS called a classmate fat! He says he didn't, update p3

[mamacatnv]

The more important lesson is to be patient, tolerant and kind to others. Thinking that the solition to bullying is to teach kids to "suck it up" is pathetic and sad.

Try teaching that lesson to MY CHILD! The special needs child that is called stupid, moron, idiot, twig, pee wee...... You go ahead and tell him that those other kids are not doing anything that is a big deal and he will stop being devistated when he learns to "suck it up". @@

I am wondering like the other poster if you are in fact raising bullies and you're validating that because you think the victims are just over sensitive pansies..

No matter what you think - it is NOT ok to say something hurtful to another child.

Let me see if I understand. I believe that children need to know how to stand up for themselves and because you do not agree with me, I am now the parent of a bully Whose being a bully now?

I do recall saying that I did not condone bullying, but I also said that this direct situation did not come across to me as bullying and I do believe that we as a society have taken the action towards what is considered bullying way to far. I am entitled to my opinion and you are entitled to yours.

 

[mamacatnv]

I think I didn't even realize that this part really bugged me. It was a "she said" without even so much of a "he said" and suddenly it was this big ominous situation with a dire warning about "next time." There were no details of when, or how, or what, just that she said DS called her fat. Anyway, thanks!

I'm glad it worked out and I am glad you defended your son. I would be very cautious going forward since his teacher already has him "marked".