Posting for traffic. I'm seeing red right now and need some help.
My 7 year old has all of the sudden become hard work. The past few weeks his mood has been really low, he tantrums at the drop of the hat, and developed nervous ticks. I've been trying to figure out what's going on and tonight he finally told me.
2 of his classmates have been bullying him for weeks. We had issues last year with one of them but I thought it was dealt with. Now it seems to have gotten worse since that kid found another kid to join him in his act. Examples of bullying are:
- One of them poked my child in the eye and when my child told the teacher the 2 "bullies" said no he didn't do it. Then they teased ds about the teacher not believing him.
- Making fun of a distinctive feature in his face.
- Following him around and whispering names in his ear. "You're stupid, annoying, poo...etc"
- Snatching what he's playing with during playtime and throwing it around.
I'm really upset for him, he's empathetic and introverted and still hasn't quite learned how to stand up for himself.
Now English is not my first language, and I need help with how to word my email to school so that it's taken seriously. I'd be very thankful if someone gives me an example of what I should write, as my formal English is not that great.
Also, I'd appreciate any advice from those who've been through the same experience with their children. Thanks.