Bullying

My heart goes out to your little girl for keeping strong. YES please schedule an appointment with her teacher asap. Am I missing something here? Why hasn't there been any intervetion on the schools part? Your children are the most important part of your life and there's nothing wrong in stepping in to find out what is going on. Your daughter is only 5 years old. Don't feel that you're being a helicopter parent or over protective -- she is still your little girl. If she is being bullied on the playground and you haven't heard concern or feedback from her school, then it's time to voice your concern to her teacher or school officials.

There is no reason to expect a five year old to be able to handle a bullying situation. You should immediately make an appointment with her teacher and possibly the guidance counselor at the school. This is a situation that they will want to know about and should work with you to resolve.
Best of luck!
-S.

yes, ,make appts to talk to the teacher, principal and other parent.. most schools have programs designed to teach kids how to deal with bullying - it may just be too early in the year to teach it though.. so yes, talk to everyone and get this kid to leave her alone!

Hi K.,

I would speak to the principal and explain calmly what has happened and how your daughter is feeling about the situation. That is unacceptable behavior from the other child. Why haven't the supervisors at recess done anything? I think the principal may talk to the other child and let him/her know that that behavior is not appropriate. Maybe they will talk to the parents if that doesn't help resolve the issue. Your daughter should not have to be afraid of going to school! That could affect her school work while she worries about what is going to happen at recess. Good luck!

L.

I would for sure go to the teacher, and/or principal. If you only meet w/ the teacher, make sure you want her to let the principal know what is going on. Of course go in like a concerned parent, not like you are starting a war or anything, just make sure they are aware of your daughters concerns. Arent the lunch monitors watching this? Your child should never feel this way about going to school. It could very well be that the staff doesnt know of this problem child, and perhaps (is it a boy doing this to her?) he/she is doing it to other kids as well. Dont let this go, I would deff say something. This isnt just "oh, he called me a name" She was pushed, and hurt. Let us know how you make out. K.

Dear K.,

absolutely do not let it go. I would speak with the teacher and if it doesn't get resolved I would speak with the principal. This is how things evolve into serious problems with violence in schools if they are not addressed and it continues on in the child's school years. Most likely this is a child with problems at home or with older siblings, aggressive behavior is learned. The parents should be made aware of what the situation is and the school you be responsible for letting them know.