Not sure if bullying or whether to take further

[metallicpoo]

Found out this week that DS has been having several 'run ins' with supposed best friend at school. They only 6/7 so not sure whether to do anything more than let it play out and offer comfort and advice. School seems to be aware but didn't inform me or my husband I found out via another parent.

Basically involves slapping and pushing on other childs part and shouting I hate you at lunchtime and in class. DS has told teacher who has dealt with things as they arise but seems to be a daily occurence.

DS behaviour been terrible some days at home after school which out of character and I think a relection of how he feeling. Since this my first experience of kids at school feel a bit like fish out of water - am I getting too het up or should I be knocking on school door. I know what I want to do but would like some rational advice please. Thanks

PS not very up on acronyms

i think i would ask for a meeting with teacher and ask if there are any strategies that could perhaps epair he friendship - such as asking them both to put chairs or books away or partnering them up in some way. i think with boys, if you kinda get them on the same team they become friendlier If you see what i mean?

I know what you mean. However, I think the problem is partly that they sit together in school as well and they like polar opposites perhaps better if they not together in class then they can meet up and be silly at break?? Dunno, maybe you right about teamwork. I'll see if I chat to teacher tom. Thanks [bgrin]