Hey all, I really need some advice here. My oldest has been dealing with bullying at school (not physical), and it’s breaking my heart. He’s such a sweet kid, but lately, he’s been coming home quiet and sad. I’ve talked to his teacher, but it doesn’t seem like anything is changing. He’s even started making excuses to avoid going to school, and I’m worried it’s affecting his confidence. I just feel so helpless right now. How do you all handle this? Do I keep pushing the school, or should I be doing something more at home? I’m trying the app’s tools but meanwhile… any advice would be appreciated.
That’s so tough, I’m really sorry your kid is going through this. My daughter had a similar situation last year. What worked for us was getting her into something she loves outside of school where she could make new friends and feel confident again. For her, it was karate—gave her a sense of strength and helped her stand up for herself. It didn’t stop the bullying entirely, but she felt better about herself, and that made a big difference.
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Definitely keep pushing the school. They’re responsible for keeping your kid safe, and they should be doing more. But at home, try to build his confidence. Maybe have some one-on-one time doing something he loves or introduce a new hobby that he’s good at. It’s so hard to see them struggle, but knowing they have a safe, loving environment at home makes a big difference.
Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate the support. I’m going to look into some after-school activities—karate sounds like a great idea. I’ll keep pushing the school too, even though it feels like I’m banging my head against a wall sometimes. I just want him to know he’s not alone and that he can get through this. Thanks again for the advice, it helps to know I’m not the only one dealing with this.
Ugh, this sucks so much. My kid was also bullied, and I wish I could say the school was more helpful, but they weren’t. One thing that worked for us was role-playing different scenarios at home. It sounds silly, but practicing what to say and do in those situations helped my kid feel more prepared. It didn’t stop the bullying entirely, but it gave him some tools to handle it better. Stay strong—you’re doing great by being there for him.
I second this! Please introduce her to a community outside of school
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