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AIBU?

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To speak to parent about their child's body odour?

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PhoebeMcPeePee · 17/01/2014 12:14

DS (8) was telling me how a boy in his class was being picked on by some of the "bullies" because he smells Hmm Not sure how he knows or came to this conclusion but DS said he smells of wee & it gets worse as the week goes on as he doesn't change his trousers Hmm. I feel awful for this little boy & if he does smell am amazed the teachers haven't spoken to parents. I would hope if my DS was being picked on someone would tell me especially something like this that can easily be solved with better personal hygenie & washing. I'm in their class reading later today so should be able to ascertain how true this all is, but if he does actually smell AIBU to speak to his mum? I know her to say hello but nothing more & confident there isn't a financial reason for not washing/changing regularly.
Thoughts ?

Eta he may well be having accidents but surely by 8 he needs to be taught how to mange this with pads/nappies & avoid wetting clothing.

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PhoebeMcPeePee · 18/01/2014 11:41

Thank you for good advice can't believe I didn't consider the safeguarding implications! Anyway, I had a word with the teacher about the name calling & she (quite rightly) didn't comment other than to thank me for telling her.

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Flossyfloof · 18/01/2014 12:24

Glad you spoke to the teacher but you do need to be aware of boundaries. I feel uncomfortable about you deciding to ascertain something like this when you are supposed to be listening to the class reading.

whattimeisitanyway · 18/01/2014 12:58

Speak to the teacher not his mother.

The teacher may well be aware of other issues with this family e.g. child protection concerns.
He/ she is the best person to deal with this appropriately as regards the child's problems and the bullying.

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