"Don't try to live so wise, don't cry 'cause you're so right..."

[auntbijou]

Well, I may hate the school district, but the counselor at the Impossible Son's school is full of WIN!!

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[karadin]

Yep, spackle.

But yay for your counselor. Honestly, how some people get into the teaching profession, though I've had some good ones.

My daughter tells me about being bullied, it seems she's in the office all the time, but I have to call about it. (Sigh)

[auntbijou]

Yeesh! You know, girl bullying is so much more subtle than boy bullying. Boys, it's all physical and obvious, mostly. But girls, it's all about exclusion and using words, and isolation. And that's harder for a teacher to see. And it's also harder for a parent to get results for. It mostly takes persistence, and a guidance counselor who has been trained to recognize the way girls bully other girls. *crosses her fingers for you and Violet-chan*

[miss_bowtruckle]

Yay for counsellor with a brain!!

And Mr. Manzie is now confident that Mom is firmly on his side, even if he does have to go to sucky school... ;) Bet his stomachaches are better now, too.

*hugs him a lot*

[auntbijou]

His stomachaches are better now, but we'll still go back to the doctor just to be on the safe side.

And I am so glad we have a counselor who knows her snuff this time!

[brumeux77]

Our neighbor's boy was being badly bullied, and when they complained to the school they were told it was quite impossible because the boys accused came from good families.

I can feel your pain. But yay for a sensible counselor!

[auntbijou]

Oh, geez, I can't believe that! Like kids from a so-called "good family" are incapable of bullying! Or are so important, they're above the law!! How very frustrating for your neighbor's family! As if the school is implying that they aren't a good family!!

Most schools here have a zero-tolerance policy, which means it doesn't matter who your family is, if you're caught bullying, you're dealt with.

I am very thankful for a sensible counselor this time, believe me!

[vicki_sine]

Been there done that in both examples.

Except the anger management was their answer when I threatened to hire a lawyer and bring assault charges against the bully and insist on the coach's being charged with neglect.
They really did not want the legal means, so they found active ways to deal with the bullies.

[auntbijou]

You know, I had you in mind the entire time I was dealing with this, and felt like I had you beside me, poking me with a finger and saying, "You're not giving up yet, are you? Pick that phone back up, and if that doesn't work, get your butt down to the school!!"

Thanks for being my goad!! ♥ ♥

[vicki_sine]

That is part of being a good mom.

You have to be an advocate for your child.

Not an over protective shield, but an advocate for what is right.

I think school officials sometimes have trouble seeing the difference.

But bullies just can not be allowed to run rough shod over other kids.

It is not good for their victims, and it is not good for the bully.

Your school is taking exactly the right approach. Too bad other schools can not seem to get that simple plan.

[vicki_sine]

Whoops forgot to log in.

So if I was an inspiration then thanks for the compliment, ya know I love you guys, and I am happy to hear Mr. Lilmanzie is happy again.

He is a good lil guy.

[tilia_tomentosa]

Yay for the wise counselor! :)

[auntbijou]

Most definitely!!