Here's what I have done...
Posted By: MTHubie on 2008-05-07
In Reply to: Advice about a bully sm - MT
I am not sure if this applies, but I have tried to teach my children that it is okay to stick up for themselves. They can still be friendly, but they can set boundaries. Maybe some role playing between you and her about what to say when people start bullying her might help. I have taught my 9yo son to calmly and repeatedly say *whatever, whatever...* whenever someone tries to press his buttons until they stop. Also, I have told him not to tattle, but to say in a strong tone of voice *{Insert name} stop {insert action}* ex *Lisa, stop taking my pencils.* That way the teacher will probably overhear, but my child does not come off as a *whiner* or a "tattletale* to the kids.
One child told my son that she was going to tell the principal on him. We discussed it and the next time she did so he said he would be glad to talk to the principal as he had something to tell the principal about her. That stopped the behavior soon enough.
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