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[almsthvn]

Just a teensy bit more than a week!  Squee!

DENNIS - Joeri is DARLING!  How adorable is this duet?!  Squee!  Happy birthday, little man!
 

Comments

[sapphirescarlet]

I'm surprised that their mother is standing there tolerating this behavior. Stupid woman. School is almost over, which will be a relief, and you might want to think about a different bus stop next year, or something like that. Avoidance isn't always the best answer, but during the summer you can teach her some mental defenses.

I'm not sure what your home dynamic is like, but if this were happening to Scarlett, the first thing she'd learn from me is how to deadpan "Wow. Guns are stupid. People who use them are not very smart. Are you passing any of your subjects?" Especially if their mother was present. But then I'm a hateful bitch, and I've found that to be my best defense.

[katana1]

Send her to a Martial Arts class. It worked wonders for Anna who was sensitive, bright and too quiet. Once she gained in confidence she found the words...she is a tough cookie now. :)

[kylesmum]

They are bullies, Sheryl. Big or little, they are bullies. If their mother was standing right there when they did this, I'm thinking something needs to be said to her about her children's behavior. That's just downright ridiculous that she would allow that. Also, you need to let the bus driver know what's going on, because it could carry over onto the bus

[eraserhead667]

I talked to her about it a while ago (we're watching Peter Pan and eating noodles right now) and my perspective is that some kids do crap you don't like just like some adults do, so do your best to ignore it. Cut the schmuck some slack and let it roll off you. I told her that when somebody says something to her or does something from a distance (if the kid is actually coming at you and physically doing something, everything changes, of course), it's like this: (pokes her lightly on the chest, then lets finger slide down shirt and off) let it roll off you. Until they do something that matters (and this situation ultimately doesn't) she should just ignore it, let it roll off, and remember who she is. Being upset over it is insecurity, and I do my damndest to let her know she has no reason to BE insecure. That'll take time, but it's the key here and to the rest of her life, so I want to work on it now. If she's strong in herself, knows who she is, and stands on that ground, a couple dumbass kids aren't going to make a difference. Running

[icubud]

I agree with the 4 wise people who first answered.
Deadpan, karate, eye roll, and ignore usually covers just about everything ---- even for adults. :o)