My son aged 11 started secondary school 2 weeks ago. He wasn't at our local primary school so although he is going to the secondary school in our catchment area he doesn't know any of the children. He has to catch the bus but he goes with our neighbour's son who has also just started there. I would say he is finding it quite hard to settle in but we are trying to be positive and have explained that it will probably take a while.
Today he has come home and told me that a boy (also a new starter in year 7) told him to "get out of his seat" this morning on the bus. He didn't and told the boy he could sit where he liked. The boy found another seat but then started making fun of him on the journey home. My son was quite upset tonight. We have told him to tell us if this boy does anything similar tomorrow as I am afraid he has already picked our son as his target. My question really is do I call the school tomorrow anyway and ask to discuss this incident with someone or do we leave it a few days? I feel terrible for my son. He is such a lovely, sweet boy but quite a young and naive 11 year old. He will undoubtedly face more idiots like this boy on the bus but I'm scared this could escalate.
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hmo2b · 19/09/2012 21:17
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