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AIBU to be very proud of 12 year old DD but horrified she's had to deal with this?

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Hoppinggreen · 31/03/2017 13:25

My DD had a close group of friends as Primary ( some male). She went to a different school to them but still keeps in touch with most of them, largely on snapchat.
One of the boys has always been a bit controlling of her, I suspect he " fancies" her but she's not interested. He has messaged he things such as him losing at a sport because she's upset him and once even invented a girlfriend who subsequently " died". All very silly but she shows me the messages and I've told her to ignore anything like that.
Last night she came into my room visibly upset, she has posted a photo of herself with 1 female and 2 male friends from her new school on her snapchat story. This boy then launched a tirade about how she was s fucking Whore and slut and none of her old friends liked her anymore and they all hated her ( not true, she is meeting a couple of them tomorrow in fact)
I am absolutely disgusted by this and her Dad is furious too. I don't know his family but if I tried I could probably track them down but we haven't decided whether to do so yet. I told her that she had to block him immediately, which she said she intended to but that she had sent him a reply.
She basically told him that for a boy of his age to use such disgusting and sexist language was completely out of order and she pitied any female who had to come in contact with him. She also told him that his words said far more about him and his issues than about her. She also told him that slut shaming was what men/boys who felt inadequate did to females they couldn't control.
Although I'm upset this happened and she was too ( had a little cry) I'm so proud of how she dealt with it. She's also had a lot of support from old and new friends which has made her feel better.
Has anyone else had to deal with anything similar and should I take further action? No idea what, they are at different schools so can't expect either school to get involved.

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stopfuckingshoutingatme · 31/03/2017 16:33

fuck me, red flags and abusive behaviours at her tender age

sorry, she sounds amazing though

agree this is learnt behaviour, block and bar and move on

feathermucker · 31/03/2017 16:34

She's amazing! Well done to her!

I'd contact the parents or let the school know just so it can be nipped in the bud and they're aware.

Astro55 · 31/03/2017 16:35

I may have accidentally printed off screen shots and sent them to their parents -

Most parents are decent people - so young lads play inappropriate games online - so his parents may. It be fully aware

SafeToCross · 31/03/2017 16:39

Hard to monitor Snapchat, apart from Snapchat Story or for her to show you messages.

Ohyesiam · 31/03/2017 16:39

Wow, you've raised a fantastic young lady there, hats off.
My best friend is head of pastoral care at a large comp. I could ask him how he would deal with this if the boy went to his school. Pm me if you want me to. I think he'd say that they'd take it on, because your dd will not be the only girl he is prepared to talk to like this.
Did she get a screen shot?

EweAreHere · 31/03/2017 16:50

I would let the boy's school know, tbh. He's showing signs of controlling, abusive behaviour with some extremist views about girls/women. Perhaps they can have a word with him and his family.

ExConstance · 31/03/2017 16:55

Yes, you should be very proud. If each and every person who received a disgusting message like that replied in the same way and blocked the sender I suspect a lot of this sort of thing would stop.

Hoppinggreen · 31/03/2017 16:56

Yes she has a screenshot of it.
I have asked her what action we should take next and she would rather we didn't
As for contacting his parents I don't know them but with some detective work I might be able to track them down. However for reasons I don't want to go into here I don't think it's the kind of household where women are necessarily held in high regard.

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ComeOnSpring · 31/03/2017 17:23

She sounds very mature. It sounds like you have a brilliant open relationship.
I would not do anything unless she wants you to. As the trust between you is the most important thing as you continues her teenage years.

If she feels she's handled it well and hasn't asked for your intervention, I would say how proud you are of her and what a wonderful responses etc.etc. I would also say that you are really concerned and pleased she came to you, that you want her to let her know if he contacts her again.

IDoNotHaveTheFoggiest · 31/03/2017 17:47

Amazing reply for her age. I think you have to be incredibly proud that she gave him a fitting reply without resorting to his level which he'd probably want.

My DS is Y1 but I'm already worrying about hate crime over social media. I think all you can do is reaffirm to her that she did the right thing by telling you and that although the photo she put up was harmless she must always remember whatever she puts out there she can never take back, and to always follow her gut instinct.

annielouise · 31/03/2017 18:14

Sorry, I think you fed her some of those lines. Doesn't quite ring true. A bit older, yes. 12, no.

"A boy of your age", "slut shaming" and "his words said far more about him and his issues than about her" - these are all things that have come from someone a lot older (i.e. mum and dad).

embo1 · 31/03/2017 18:17

If it was my son, I would want to know

Smitff · 31/03/2017 18:20

Good response from your DD, hopefully she will continue down this path into adulthood. Very reassuring for her.

However, those vilifying the boy should remember he is just a boy. 12yo. Not a grown man. He needs setting in the right path, a combination of punishment and correction. If you don't know the parents they are not the people to correct. His school may be better placed (and may also be aware of any other similar incidents). They would also keep this as quiet as your DD would like (hopefully). Give the boy a chance; turning into a wanker isn't an inevitability at 12yo.

Smitff · 31/03/2017 18:22

Sorry, very reassuring for you (and her too, I guess!).

Hoppinggreen · 31/03/2017 21:55

annie believe it or not I don't much care really
If you knew her you would though

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