We're also having a problem with bullying. My neighbor, who I would like to maintain a friendship, has two sons. The little one is no problem, and our little guys play together daily. The almost ten year old though, often acts like a punk. He'll go from playing great with my kids one day, to throwing rocks at them the next, with no provocation. Or when one of them starts over to his yard to play, he may yell at them to get off of his property. It's totally random. I've been dealing with it by telling my kids to have nothing to do with him, don't talk to him or listen to him unless he is ready to play nice. He's the one with no one near his age to play with if he cant play with my kids, my kids have each other and are content to stay away from him. However, they do have to ride the bus together. I've talked to his mom about this best that I can. I really think it's coming from his father, who seems nice on the surface, but I think is probably bullying and disrespectful to their mom in front of the boys. The child has told my kids before he doesn't care if they tell on him, he doesn't have to listen to me or his mom. My eleven year old is much smaller than him, but a fiesty little thing, and has been displaying some really out of character self control to not jump on this kid and try to beat him up. Yet, the neighbor dad thinks my kids are the aggravators and his son is innocent. The boy also has a lot more material things than you'd think family can afford, he is obviously spoiled. I'd REALLY love to hear more ideas on this!!
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