How are others handling repeated playground bullying issues with a child?

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Wondering how we are dealing with bullies at school. My DS5 has had issues throughout the year with this one boy.

I tell him to stay away from him but they seem to gravitate to each other, sometimes play nicely but various incidents have occurred where my DS has been pushed, hit etc.

Today the school rang to say my DS had fallen over in the playground and banged his head. Turns out that wasn't the full story and my DS was chasing this kids who turned around and pushed him, which made him fall and bang his head.

I will be having a word about not chasing (not sure if they were playing tag or not) so I will ensure DS isn't chasing unless the kids are playing together but equally I'm fuming the school didn't tell me that's how he banged his head.

It seemed to settle down but there's been a few more incidents the last month or so. I'm inclined to have a word with the Mum but not sure how to approach her.

I keep saying to my DS stay away, don't play together etc but these things keep on happening.

Your child was chasing the other kid though! 🤷‍♀️ he’s not the one who wasn’t doing anything! How can’t you see that your child isn’t the only one doing stuff? Don’t be pathetic and speak to the school about the ins and outs of 2 kids basically playing and being kids and yes kids will bang heads/fall over/fall out etc so you’ve another 15 years of this!

Is this actually bullying or just normal playground rough and tumble? They're 5 year olds at the end of the day, and you're only hearing one side of the story! If your son keeps playing with this boy, he can't be that bad - in my experience most kids give really rough kids a wide berth in the playground.

If you want to address it, speak to the class teacher. Don't approach the other mum - it won't get you anywhere.