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I hate bullies. I think they're punks with low self-esteems who don't think highly enough about themselves so they pick on others to build themselves up. There's one such kid who has crossed the line with my boys.
He's 14 years old and he's hell on wheels. He's one of those that make you wish spanking wasn't so taboo. He's on probation for a big fight he got in last year at school. Thankfully it's not school where we have to encounter him. Not so thankfully, it's at camp on the weekends.
I've tried really hard to like the kid. I really have. Now I'm having to try really hard not to bend him over my knee and show him who's boss. He's terrorized my boys from the get-go. When they're fed up with it, they walk away. But they shouldn't have to keep wondering what the bully is going to do next.
To make matters worse, we are exceptionally good friends with his parents. Well, we were. Until just a few days ago. When we let them know exactly what was going on and that we were not, under any circumstances, going to let it happen anymore. Sadly, more than a million excuses came out and the parents were blinded by what was going on just as they have been all the other times before.
Friends are great, but family comes first. Especially when it comes to defending my children. I've lost a friendship over this one, but have gained the upperhand on letting everyone know that I won't tolerate the bullying any longer.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
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I totally understand. I feel you made the right decision. I too, have expeirenced bullying with my son. Luckily I wasn't friends with the parents. It is heartbreaking to see your little man look so broke from being so humiliated.
This sucks...sorry.
My question is: Why would their kid be bullying your kid if you guys are friends? Isn't that unusual?
I know how you feel. My son had only been in school a week this yr when a bully started in on him in the locker room. My son is in the 8th grade , is 13 yrs old and is about 5'10 and 160ish pounds. So you would think he wouldnt have to worry about bullies! He is also an honor student. The kid that bullied him is a known bully and comes from a family of ..well lets just call them thugs. Anyway, this kid started getting in my sons face calling him names and etc. My husband & brother told my son to defend himself... well the next day the boy punched my son in the nose & my son fought back. This happened in the locker room where there is no supervision! Both boys got Alternative school for 3 days. I dont think it was fair. The vice principal claimed if my son would have let them know they could have stopped the boy. Yeah right! My son would have been the tattle tell then and he would have been bullied more! I asked why no supervision in the locker room and was told this. . "well you know no male coach wants to stand and watch 13 yr old little boys change clothes!" WHAT!!!! When did the locker room turn into a peep show? Thats just a sick way of thinking to me! Anyway I to hate bullies and have NO tolerance for them!
Robin
mnrquick at yahoo dot com
They need to open their eyes and one day they will have to when he gets caught and off to jail he goes. So sad they were great friends but hey wake up and smell the coffee their son is an ass..
Their is no excuses for bullies and what pisses me off is when parents are encountered with this fact that make excuses for their child. It is BS and you know what spanking is not taboo in this house. I think the problem with society today is we are always looking to blame someone else, take responsibility for your child and do what you need to do to correct the situation. I am sorry you had to lose a friendship over it but your family comes first. Good job!
You did the right thing. You're a good mama.
Those boys are learning their bullying behavior from somewhere...and I'm willing to bet it's at home....hence the reason why mummy & daddy are so "blind" to their little hellions' actions.
There would be a lot less bullies if the parents would stop making excuses and give discipline for the behavior!
Friendships come and go (unfortunately) but family is forever!
Parents that "make excuses" for bad behavior are a bad example for your kids. My kids always came first and I'm glad your do too.
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