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Reporting mean behaviour but fear for consequence, how to better handle?

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Crispyautumnmorning · 01/10/2022 12:02

DS just started secondary school and has recently been very upset by another boy being mean to him to the extent that going to school becomes a battle in the morning. I thought it'd be the right thing to mention it to the form tutor who started talking to all concerned immediately. Now DS is upset that I told the teacher as this would bring more meanness to him. I start doubting myself for telling - would there be a better way to handle this? Thanks.

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noblegiraffe · 01/10/2022 13:55

Teachers can't deal with something they don't know about. He needs to tell and keep telling if it continues.

TizerorFizz · 01/10/2022 14:21

The teacher won’t have said it’s DSs mum who complained. However the culprits will work it out unless it could be 10 mums. I’m not sure what being mean actually is. Is it bullying or exclusion? Early in y7 there are always new friendships being formed. Does he feel left out by primary friends? I agree it’s worth mentioning it but eventually DS will have to work things out for himself and seek out new friendships.

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