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Originally Posted by craftykitty
His teacher called on Wednesday asking about him (I haven't sent in the letter of intent to homeschool yet, but in TX it's actually not even required). She and I had a long talk and she says that she doesn't see many of the things that he is talking about. I told her that it's possible that some of the boys are "playing", etc. and that a lot of the hatred is his perception. However, IMO it doesn't matter if something of this nature is real or percieved. The point of the matter is that he is a small child who feels hated and victimized by his peers and is having an actual physical reaction to those feelings. Whether the bullying is "real" or not, the fear is. I mean the kids really are doing the things he described, but the teachers perception is that these things are happining in jest and that Jonah isn't being singled out, that the "jokesters" doing those things are doing them to other kids to. Great.
 I wonder how many other sensitive children are feeling hated because of those pranks (if they are, indeed, pranks)? |
Every child should have such a strong parent like yourself. I want to let you know you have support in standing up for your child's right to feel safe, loved, and cared about. I really admire your courage, not only in asking for validation but then taking action. You are an awesome momma! 
: It was ridiculous!
What is WRONG with all of these kids? It's so, so sad to me that it's not OK to play horses when you're 5 anymore. 
