Bullies

     I was planning on posting sooner but the way things go in life that needs to be taken care of first...like almost everyone in the family becoming ill. Of course when mom gets ill she can't really stop to take care of herself much as we have things that need to be done...especially when there are kids that need to be taken care of. :) I have managed though and even though I'm still feeling a little off today, I do feel better than yesterday. Praise God!
     Thurday after my older two returned from school my son was upset. Poor guy...he wears his heart on his sleeve so when something upsets him or is flustered, he cries...alot like the way I was and still am. He is dealing with bullies of not only kids but his teacher. My son tries to deal with it as best he can as per his request like when his teacher insulted him. He wanted to deal with it and told her not to say things like that to him. So far she hasn't but he will tell me if she does. This time though I had to step in. I spoke first to his teacher about dealing with the bully. She said she would talk to him. So I will have my son let me know if the bully continues to bother him.
     His teacher doesn't believe him with anything he says it seems. Despite the fact he received a certificate for honesty and trustworthiness she seems to not take this into consideration about his character. I raise my kids to be honest and trustworthy and they do try to do this...and obviously my son is doing it well. But she won't believe him. Whether they be small things...or things that are a bigger deal.
     I don't know if his teacher has been mean to other kids or she is just targeting my son and just doesn't like him but I will be writing a long letter to the principle about her conduct. Writing things down helps me to remember things as if I just walked in to her office to discuss it there will be things I will forget that I want to make a point of letting her know.
     It's hard enough with my son dealing with bullies who are kids but he should never have to deal with a bully who is a teacher. I have been stewing in anger over this so I've been praying to God to help me release this anger. I pray other kids in the past haven't had to deal with such treatment from this teacher. I've never come across a teacher like this. Last year his marks were high, as well as his spirits. His last teacher was so wonderful...she listened, she cared.
     I know what it's like to be bullied and more and more kids I find are killing themselves because of bullies than ever before and I won't stand for it with my kids...I will make sure it is taken care of. If the teacher or principle won't do anything then I will be banging on doors to speak with the parents if I have to. I just hope the parents are not as bad as the children if I do.
     Kids can be so mean and horrible that those who are victims of being bullied are affected for many years to come. And...its not just kids that are dealing with bullies now-a-days. Adults as well are getting into it. You would think they would be old enough to know better but they don't.
     This is what I posted in my status on facebook...
"The one you just called fat? She has been starving herself and has lost over 30 lbs. The one you just called stupid? She has a learning disability and studies over 4 hrs. every night. The one you just called ugly? She spends hours putting on makeup hoping people will like her. The one you just tripped? She is abused enough at home."
     As St. John Chrysostom once said, "Be kind to everyone you meet - they are all fighting a great battle." And we need to...with kids as well at the adults.