How do I help my son with two older boys who bully him near our home? My son is only 9yrs old and the two boys are 12 and 11 their parent are some what friends of ours but in the past I have said something to the mother. Nothing is never done. What do I do now?
How do I help my son with two older boys who bully him near our home? My son is only 9yrs old and the two boys are 12 and 11 their parent are some what friends of ours but in the past I have said something to the mother. Nothing is never done. What do I do now?
ErinTM writes: I suggest:
1. Teach your son that he doesn't have to take bullying, that he has a right to his opinions and to feel safe.
2. Try role playing some situations he faces and see if you and he can come up with ways to defend against bullying.
This article might help: http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/7750-parents-can-help-prevent-bullying