Today, I went up to the school to pick up Rebecca as Kiersten had an after school field trip to the Art Museum. As we are walking down the hallway, I see Kiersten. My first thought is why is she not on the bus heading to the Art Museum.
I ask her what’s wrong , and she bursts into tears! Now, Kiersten does the flair for the dramatic and has been known for her “Emmy- award winning” dramatic performances. I had a feeling this was different and something was really wrong.
She told me just didn’t want to go which is weird b/c she has been talking about it all week and she loves ART! All she could do is cry and asking not to make her go. I took her to the art classroom to let her teacher know that she wouldn’t be going.
Finally when we got back to the house, she was calm enough and started to tell me what was going on. Basically, one of the neighborhood boys has been bullying her. He is also in her class.
She told me how he calls her names, tells her she’s stupid, and other things. I couldn’t believe my ears!
I don’t understand why kids have to be so mean, she’s a sweet and good kid and treats others kindly. I know kids can be mean…and yes she has some special needs but nothing that is truly profound. She wants to be everyone’s friend. Now she’s afraid to go to events that this kid will be at, afraid to go to the park,etc.
It truly breaks my heart that this little punk has done this to her. Mama Bear is ANGRY!
SGT Daddy and I are meeting with the teacher and Asst Principal tomorrow morning to discuss on what is going to be done at school to stop this kid’s behavior toward Kiersten .
I know that things will only get worse unfortunately as she gets older. I’m wondering if sending her to a virtual school/homeschool is in our future.
I’ll update when I can ….
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I am so sorry to hear that Kiersten is being bullied. I think the bully should have been the one to stay behind instead of Kiersten. I agree that its very well possible that it could get worse as she gets older, but its possible it doesn’t too. I guess it depends on the kids she is surrounded by. (Of which you have no control.) When I was little my mom told me that there is nothing meaner than a child. While kids have some empathy skills I don’t think they can fully realize the trauma that they are inflicting. My nephew Nate is about Kiersten’s age and has such problems in school with bullying. Hope the meeting with the school went well, and hopefully things can get better for Kiersten at school.
We had the problem in MN. Unfortunately, the parent of the child was just as nasty and mean as his son. Our solution (suggested by the Vice Principal) was for the kid, when it was his turn for show and tell, to do some of his TaeKwonDo routine (with permission from his teacher of course, that’s mandatory). When he broke a board, the bully sorta went pale. Then the kiddo said ” I know I can do this, so I don’t have to do it to anyone else, but I will defend myself if I need to”. Round of applause, bully slunk off. The bully parent was eventually called into the office after he had picked on so many kids, and told his son was either going to change or be expelled. It takes some doing, but it’s possible.
Kiersten is probably not the only one in the class. can you find out if this boy is picking on others, and get all the parents involved?
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