#175 - Survived 1st Day! - More Bullying - DS Leaving School After All - Need P&PT

[jenfromnj]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you will be able to get DS out of there very soon.

[Simon]

No judgement. Just hugs for you all.

Your son is lucky to have you both for parents. You showed him how you are willing to stand up for him, that you believe in him, and now you are showing him that it is okay to walk away from a bad situation in order to protect yourself.

I think these are wonderful and valuable, though incredibly diffucult, life lessons. I wish your family all the best in finding a happy schooling solution for all of your children.

[MommyofAmaya]

Hoping DS has an easy transition to his new school and makes lots of new friends sooner than later.

[KpbS]

Melbel, I am so sorry to hear your update. I'll definitely be praying for you and your DS (and DD) as you make changes. Have you considered keeping him home until he starts at the new school? I don't think I could send my DC back into that environment one more day. I can't remember if he is already seeing a counselor? Hope things improve immensely. Big hugs to him

[fedoragirl]

Very sorry to hear this. I was always on the lookout for bullying in our school. However, whenever I reported cases to our assistant principal (in charge of our grade level), he would dismiss them or call in the victim and harass them instead. As a teacher who saw bullying everyday and read about out in essays, poems, and letters to me, I felt SO helpless. Thankfully, I used to email parents if I saw anything serious and they would take action. I just can't believe how adults in a supposedly safe environment can blow this off.
I hope your DS finds his comfort zone in the new school and can regain his confidence.

[elliput]

Wow. Just wow. I'm so sorry you and your family are going through such a horrible situation with that school.

[sfmom]

Sending lots of P&PT thoughts your way. My heart goes out to your DS and to you.

[inmypjs]

I have read your other posts and am so sorry for all you and your DS have been through. Hoping the new school is a great fit. Hang in there.

[anamika]

I am so sorry to read this update. Your poor DS! I was hoping that things would look up after bully #1 left. Please don't beat yourself up. I was actually very inspired by your previous posts on the way you and your DH handled the school. And you can feel good that at least you managed to get appropriate action taken against bully #1.
Hope you are able to find a great school for DS and that he transitions well.
Sending many good thoughts and courage your family's way

[infomama]

Your son is lucky to have you both for parents. You showed him how you are willing to stand up for him, that you believe in him, and now you are showing him that it is okay to walk away from a bad situation in order to protect yourself.

Well said. Hugs Melbel.