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To ask other mums to ask their children to be a bit nicer to my ds?

33 replies

Pinkpinot · 04/09/2013 17:41

Not sure whether I'm being v precious
I'm sure you'll let me know!

Ds just started y1
In reception, there were some boys who were supposedly his friends, but quite frankly I thought they were a bit mean to him sometimes, not letting him play, winding him up, ignoring him etc. he can be very full on, so I think he was a bit annoying.
Mainly I just let them get on with it
This year, it's already started, and a few of his real friends are joining in.
Ds is reacting really badly, getting angry, and I know he's going to hit out and get into trouble if this happens at playtime

So, should I talk to the mums? Or let them sort it between themselves? Or talk to the school?
I'm thinking if it continues then it almost like bullying

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Oblomov · 04/09/2013 18:15

5 Years of BITTER experience Smile

Pinkpinot · 04/09/2013 18:20

Ok
Won't talk to the mums
Will talk to the teacher

I did talk to his reception teacher on a regular basis.

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BrokenSunglasses · 04/09/2013 18:23

When you drop off in the morning ask if you can have a quick word at pick up time. It's fine for you to say that this has been going on out if school so you are concerned about what might be happening in school.

It hurts when stuff like this happens to our children, more then it would ever hurt if it was happening to ourselves! Try to remember that your ds is probably not taking it as hard as you are, and focus on the good stuff.

Well done for his stars!

NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 04/09/2013 18:30

And to add to the advice, try to help DS with turn taking in conversation...I had to do the same with my DD who talks non stop.

NeedFood · 04/09/2013 19:19

My child is the same age, has the same problem and is very similiar in personality too. I think he annoys the other children by talking constantly. They in turn keep him away and do little things like running away from him. It's a circle where he is constantly trying to impress them so talks even more non stop. Breaks my heart to see and so sad. :(

Pinkpinot · 04/09/2013 19:26

Thanks so much everyone, was really prepared to be shot down in flames
Role play a good idea, and taking turns in talking. He's been better at not interrupting, some progress !

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schmee · 04/09/2013 20:18

Ah - sorry I misinterpreted you saying that he "hit out" as actual hitting. What does he do when he "hits out"?

If it's a case of being too full on there is a book called Smiley Shark which might be a good way of introducing the subject (it's literally a book about a shark who scares the other fish off with his smile).

Pinkpinot · 05/09/2013 10:16

Schmee- I just want to make sure it doesn't get to that point!
I've seen him screaming with rage and then running after the boys, them carrying on taunting him, but he's never caught up with them!

So, spoke to the teacher this morning, didnt name any names, just said ds was having problems getting angry when some kids aren't 'playing nicely' and the play is all getting a bit too physical.

She was lovely, said she will have a chat with all the children, reinforce how they should all try and get on, and she'll update me. V pleased with her response.
I know they are aware of the boys physical play getting a bit out of hand

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