Troubles with other kids

Isnt it horrible when this happens, it always breaks my heart when my kids get hurt like that at school, but kids do fall in and out of friendship quite quickly and so it might change. My boy who is 7 is having trouble with a new boy in his class and this boy is being mean to him, keeps pushing him about and being horrible to him, and I just want to protect him and fight his battles but I cant, but I am having a word with his teacher at parents evening tonight so hopefully it will stop it.

sometimes there are things that you just cant fix for your child. my daughters best friend moved away and she is very sad... but, i would talk to his teacher, if this child is being a bully to your son, the teacher certainly needs to know about it. if you dont get results, consider talking to the vice or prinicipal.

oh dear, one of my children is currently in the first grade, and we seem to go through something similar from time to time... It is really hard, because some of the kids (like mine and I think yours) are so soft hearted and want to be friends, and then there are the ones that like to stir the pot. Have you spoken to the teacher? At least to let her know what is going on, and to keep an eye on the situation in the classroom? Unfortunately as a mom, there is not much we can do to make kids be nice to ours, but we can comfort our kids, let them know how much they are loved, and remind them that they have lots of other friends... If you really want to take action, I suppose you could plan a playdate for your son and the boy at your house (so you can keep your eye on things), maybe they just need a little time to become friends again. Good luck.

That is just so sad. Even though this may be hard for you and may bring tears to your eyes, you may just have to explain to him that no matter how much he wants to be friends with this other boy, he can't make him like him. Tell him he's a wonderful kid and there are lots of kids who would love to be friends with him, even if this other child doesn't want to be. It's so weird how much difference a year can make. I remember going to school with kids and we were all friends no matter gender, race, social status and then boom, you get to jr high or high school and those same kids act like they don't even know you or worse yet, pick and make fun of you. It appears they are starting earlier nowadays if this is going on in the first grade.