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Anonymous asked in Pregnancy & ParentingGrade-Schooler · 8 years ago

What to do when your child is being bullied at elementary school?

My daughter is in third grade and this girl continues to call her stupid and basically turned all her friends in this class against her and the teacher hasnt done anything about this. it continues on to the point my daughter begs the little girl to be nice to her (I tell her to stand up for herself but she gets upset and cries, she doesnt understand why this kid is so mean to her). what should I do at this point?

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  • 8 years ago
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    DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TALK TO THE PRINCIPLE! If you talk to the principle you are writing your daughters death certificate. She needs to stop being so sensitive, and stand up for herself.

  • Talk to your daughter about it, offer her comfort and advice (you were in third grade once too!) and contact the school. Discuss the situation with the teacher and principal and make clear that you want to see some immediate changes. Remind the teacher that your child may not be the only one being bullied. Familiarize yourself with the schools bullying policies as well as any relevant state laws. One thing you don't want to do is overreact. Screaming or crying might intimidate your daughter and discourage her from talking to you in the future. Take your daughter seriously. Don't laugh or accuse her of exaggerating because again, it may discourage her from further communication. Your primary goal is to show your daughter you understand the challenges of bullying and you will work as a team to stop it. Good luck!

  • 8 years ago

    I had the exact same problem in elementary school. I was bullied and shunned by my friends, all turned around by one girl. If I could go back and tell myself back then something, I would have said "Stand up for yourself. It will make you feel better and you will only have to do it once if you do it right." Not trying to sound creepy but Im praying for your daughter. (I'm not some creepy weirdo stalking children I'm only 14 ^_^ but I am a Jesus Freak) hope it helps!

    Source(s): Sadly, my own experience
  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Contact the schools counselor or social work, or principal. They can sort it out. If it gets out of hand, have your daughters class changed. You can also request the bully's parent's phone number and have a chat with them yourself.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Call the principle or councilor of her school. Or the teacher. This isn't right, bullying really hurts. Next thing in the morning call one of them or email them, or better, make an appointment for a parent teacher conference. That girl can get in serious trouble for bullying.

    Source(s): Me
  • 8 years ago

    Go over there and raise hell! do you know the death rate of suicides with children cause of bullying. You could be the next mother to experince that GOD FORBID! I hate bullies!

    Do something before its too late ): and your daughter is the true one suffering and has to deal with the embarresment everyday its not fair she ahouldve comfortable where she goes no matter what. Im sorry please i beg you go do something it breaks my heart to know kids kill themselves cause of other kids!

    Source(s): 16years old my own mind&thoughts
  • 8 years ago

    Talk to da flippin principal, if dat doesn't work. Demand the teacher to do something, if she doesn't just go.to the office and get the kids' parent number and sort it out. No luck?? Switch her classes. Or talk to the kid yourselfp

  • 8 years ago

    TAKE IT TO THE PRINCIPAL and if they do nothing then u gotta do something to the child or talk to them

  • 8 years ago

    Take him to the principal or beat him right there

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