Not sure what forum I should be putting this in... but thought I'd try here.
On some days my 10 year old DD cycles home from her (primary) school by herself. On the last few occasions she's done this a group of boys from the local secondary school have shouted names at her. Understandably DD has found this upsetting and has now decided that she will cycle home "the long way round".
Whilst "the long way round" only adds a few minutes to her journey so is no biggie, I feel bad for DD that she feels forced to do this. The only problem is what on earth I do?
DD does not know who the boys are - she did say they look bigger than DS and his friends (who are Y7) but that hardly narrows it down. I could contact the school but can't see what they can do without names of the children involved, plus I would worry about DD suffering retaliation if a general "don't shout at the primary school children" type communication is put round. If I cycle home with her they likely won't do it, but I don't want DD to feel that I have to be her "body guard".
Or maybe I should just tell her to grit her teeth and keep going and they will be bored soon?
Any ideas?
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redskybynight · 11/11/2015 12:08
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