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Child fighting back against bully

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dontidme · 02/07/2024 21:01

Bully a bit older and notorious for kicking and hitting. Has targeted DS too many times, hurt and frightened him and now he is kicking back and also getting into trouble. Have written to the teacher, they are not really taking any action. We are moving DS.

I feel bad for the bully, they have mild SEN (live just down the road, so know the family) and are getting a very hard time at school (from many children, the bully is not just lashing out at DS). I have spoken to DS many times and role played ways to deal with the situation without exploding. Can understand why DS is exploding, but it is not helping him. Any strategies to try to make DS less likely to react while we get through the last few days of term? Also worried that DS won't drop this aggression when he gets to a new class. Help, please.

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SpindleyDindley · 02/07/2024 21:06

Avoid the other child whenever possible is the obvious suggestion.

dontidme · 02/07/2024 21:46

I tell them this all the time and drive them to school to avoid the bus shenanigans.

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PurpleMat · 02/07/2024 23:48

The age of the children is pretty critical information here - as advice for a 5 year old would be quite different to that for a 15 year old!

TwattyMcFuckFace · 02/07/2024 23:56

PurpleMat · 02/07/2024 23:48

The age of the children is pretty critical information here - as advice for a 5 year old would be quite different to that for a 15 year old!

Yep, I say this all the time.

How old are they OP?

It does matter.

dontidme · 03/07/2024 17:01

Primary school, sorry was in the original post that disappeared and I had to re-type. DS 7, bully 9. Agree, absolutely need the age.

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