DS1 is 13 and in YR9 at school, we've had many many problems with him throughout this year, and poor decision making, poor choice of friends, being led etc etc.
He was grounded for a long period of time, over 6 weeks as police ended up becoming involved in an incident where ds1 was on the sidelines, proven that he wasn't involved in the incident but a warning about choosing his friends wisely from the police. He then was allowed out again and these so called friends stole his mobile, luckily the insurance replaced it.
Anyway getting to the point now, whilst he didn't have a phone, one of these 'friends' spread the rumour that ds had pornographic images on his phone and was a pervert and a peadophile!
The teachers at school did take action and took the boys aside and made it clear that ds did not have said images, he didn;t even have a phone. but this still persists, now ds doesnt want to go out anymore and is a desperatley unhappy boy.
We have spoken to the school, last friday we had a meeting with his year head and form tutor, who promised action, but obviously they can only take action at school and what happens outside of school is still an issue.
xh had a word with the dad of the son who spread the rumour in the first place and said he would speak to the dad of the boy who is carrying it on, but I don;t know what to do.
We feel utterly helpless in this situation and how can we help ds to get over it, xh says to confront the boy but i can;t see ds doing that as hes quite timid really despite bravado at home and with close friends.
any suggestions? I have received some great advice from mumsnetters in the past and hoping someon can shed some light on how to help. thanks
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JohnniesBitch · 15/06/2011 13:14
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