Is my 6 year old becoming a bully?

[crisplovingmummy]

Since my ds went back to school last week (year 2) I've noticed him and his friend being unkind to another boy,they all play together and its generally just carry on but I've told my ds that name calling is not on.
He is a lovely boy at home and at school but this behavior is worrying me,its as if he changes as soon as he is in playground and is showing off but can imagine the other mums talking when I give him a row any other parents got any advice.. Thanks

You need to have serious discussions with him about bullies and what they turn into as adults. And about the fact that it may make him feel closer to someone else to turn on a third person, but in reality, it's a closeness that will end as soon as someone newer and cooler pulls that friend away and then you're the person on the outs. Being a bully is a way to make sure you never have a real, genuine friend in your life for very long.

I think it's important to talk to him about where he's seen these kinds of behaviors and what's made an impression about them. Keep in mind you may not want to take him literally, especially at 6. Look for what's undergirding his actions.