to want to hurt these girls as much as they have hurt dd1?

[misdee]

i am being unreasonable.

dd1 has been being bullied. i suspected she had, but finally she poured it all out last night, and has written it down.

there is a gang of girls in her year who are maninly repsonible ofr this going on.

dd1 is an easy target as she is little, dh was ill (oh yes, they stoop so low to take the micky out of a man whose body is ravaged with scars), take the mick out of dd2 who is quirky, etc, and because i dont let her watch eastenders or the bill.

i spotted the girls this morning, and it took all my control to tame the tigress in me. i want to protect my kids from all this, and inside i'm growling like mad.

how dare they upset a little girl who has had enough stress in her life. how bloody dare they.

i have told dd1 to walk away, make new friends, and just stay away from them. it takes a strong person to do that.

making an appointment to speak to her class teacher this week or next.

Misdee don't slap her.. I know how much you want to.

Hoping this was an isolated episode and it's not starting up again. I thought the school had put a stop to this. Have you mentioned to dd1's teacher?

Big hug.

YANBU - any parent would feel the same. I hope the school sort it out quickly for your dd.

Misdee - this sounds really horrible and needs to be stamped on. She's got enough on her plate and she's only 10.

Girls can be so viciuos and manipulative. Tell your daughter that she's very brave and strong and that not all problems go away and that's what parents are for - to sort out problems that children can't deal with.

My DD1 went through a similar thing last year and her confidence was really shot by the teachers and girls but she has discovered she is resilient, is able to make other friends and that being nice and well-mannered matters alot when you want to make good friends.

Lots of hugs and luck

I hope things improve soon Missdee. This is one of my biggest fears when DD starts school. My neice had a big gang of girls bullying her at the beginning of secondary school. She was shy, but incredibly pretty. I'm convinced it was jealousy on their part, and thought they could continue as she was so quiet.
I hope the school sort it. Rhubarb's headmaster has the right attitude.

I am shocked at the number of young suicides resulting from bullying. It upsets me that the extent of which is mostly discovered by the parents when it is too late.

Your dd has told you, well done to her for seeking help. All the best to you all.

had another chat with dd1 teacher today, and so has another parents about the same issues.

i am so proud of dd1 for breaking the silence, and talking to me and her teachers about it. By doing that, it has enabled other children to talk about whats been happening.

havent had any more tears from dd1 for a while, and she knows she can talk to me at any time.

How is it going, misdee? Hope things are better.....