My child is being punched at kindergarten by a girl who also continually does things to him. For example, putting soap on his chair, messing with his outdoor clothes, etc.
The teachers know and have talked to the girl’s parents, but the behavior continues. My child is scared to go and cries about it sometimes. I’m not entirely sure how to handle it, because that’s the teachers job and I’m not there to help or see it.
Eventually, I’m considering involving the police, but that seems pretty last resort.
Any suggestions?
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The director and teachers are all aware of the issues
What do you expect the police to do that the director and teachers can’t do? Arrest the 5 year old girl?
Does your child tell the teachers or other responsible adults about the bullying in the moment, or are they reporting it to you to then report the behavior after the fact? If your child is not reporting it to teachers when the bullying is happening, it’s difficult for them to address it with the girl for it to have a meaningful impact.
This girl will not be the only instance of confrontation your child experiences in life, so teaching them how to deal with it in general so they are prepared to handle it themselves will set them up for success.
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What do you expect the police to do that the director and teachers can’t do? Arrest the 5 year old girl?
Does your child tell the teachers or other responsible adults about the bullying in the moment, or are they reporting it to you to then report the behavior after the fact? If your child is not reporting it to teachers when the bullying is happening, it’s difficult for them to address it with the girl for it to have a meaningful impact.
This girl will not be the only instance of confrontation your child experiences in life, so teaching them how to deal with it in general so they are prepared to handle it themselves will set them up for success.
Police are the next step legally in my country. Not about arresting, but they create a report that is legally valuable.
My child does report, but the consequences are minimal