How to ensure my son won't won't bullied in secondary school?

[thelongconmom]

I was badly bullied at secondary and hated it with a passion. it was similar to will from the inbetweeners where everyone called him "briefcase wanker" and even his mates didn't seem to like him that much but he was stuck with them. Well that was me and it was terrible.

I don't really know what started it, but once you are othered it sticks. Even people i didn't know or have classes with or recognise would 'know' me.
And trip me up, call me names, pull my clothes, rip my tights, pour drinks on me, lock me in the toilet stalls. there was no respite for the whole 5 years.

I really don't want my son to have to go through tthat.But how do I prevent it?
Is it a simple case of following trends and buying Nike shoes?
Im not really one for following trends but I'm willing to jump on any band wagon to ensure he fits in.

When should he invite friends round? do you still have birthday parties? What about sleepovers? I just don't know what's expected as my experience was wildly different from the norm.

Any advice appreciated.

Good luck for secondary lol

Nothing funnier than a child being bullied, right?

Friends have had quirky children in various different local comps and none have been bullied. Not saying it’s perfect but seems better than in our day.

Odd for the OP to bugger off after making this kind of thread but on the off-chance they're still reading: 1) if they were ok in primary school they'll probably be ok in secondary and 2) if they like videogames then they'll probably have enough of friendship group around that. As much hate as videogames get there's no denying they can be a useful social lubricant.