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I was subpoenaed to court as a witness for a neighborhood teen. I trusted this teen around my family. I would prefer not to say what the teen went to court for, except it was for another boy who is younger. The younger boy and my son were friends until this incident. Now that I was in court for the teen, I'm afraid that the other boy will start harassing my son.  He has done it in the past. The other boy is a liar and very manipulating. No matter what he does, his mother believes him. I don't want to have to resort to a restraining order, however I don't want future problems for my son. Any suggestions? I also would prefer not to have any contact with his mom and dad also. I am nervous that they will be upset because I was against their child in court. I didn't have a choice, if I didn't go to court, I could of been held in contempt. Also we live in an apartment community with about 13 buildings. We are two buildings away from this boy. He attends my son's school as well. Thanks to everyone.

♥Mama_Of_2_Beauties♥ · Accepted Answer

If the parents aren't willing to do anything about it then you will have to resort to legal action. You have to be your child's protector and I wouldn't let anyone try to bully me or my child because they didn't get their way especially for them doing something I believed was wrong. You have to let the child and his parents know that you're not goint to take this laying down. His parents are responsible for his actions.

Anonymous · Answer

I would wait to see what happens.  Since your son had no direct involvement in what happened, the boy might not do anything to him. Explain to your son, if you haven't done so already, that he should avoid this boy, report any attempts to harass him, and ignore any attempts to draw him into some type of manipulation or fight.  

If the boy does start harassing him, you will have to report it to the school and the police.  The teachers and principal should do everything they can to keep the boys apart, including putting them in different classrooms if possible. If you have to get a restraining order for your son's safety and well-being, just do it and don't feel bad.  If all else fails, change schools and start looking for a different place to live. 

It doesn't seem fair that you should have to go through all this when you did nothing wrong, but sadly, it seems that the bullies often pay no consequences, while the victims have to pay the costs of protecting themselves.  I hope it doesn't come to that.

Anonymous · Answer

I hate to say this but it may come down to you having to pull him out of school and actually moving to another area of the city if you can afford it.

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