It happened again.
The previous night, Zann didn’t tell me anything except the hitting part. Not painful. And I didn’t think much either.
Today morning, I was informed by the principal what has happened. I was sad, though.
Thank GOD the boys didn’t do anything further.
Teacher Fern and the principal had informed the boys’ parents of what they had done to Zann. I had a long talk with the principal.
The first traumatised experience at the previous school was enough.
I know being bullied is part of the growing period. I want Zann to speak up for herself and retaliate. By knowing how to say NO and Stop.
I will have a good talk with her, tonight.
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February 4, 2010 at 8:10 am
Sad to know that Zann has encountered a bunch of boys bullies. My girl’s previous playgrounds used to have 2 boys bullies, but luckily Prisca was not their ‘prey’.
Yes, you must really teach Zann in how to protect herself. The most effective way and most lethal self defense weapon for a girl is their voice! Teach her to focus her voice and yell/ scream into the face of the attacker; this may attract attention too. Saying ‘No’ and ‘Stop’ may be to mild for repeated occurrences. This is my personal view.
My wife’s method is a bit violent ha-ha. It is up to you to follow. Push, punch and slap the bullies. Yes, my dear Prisca is already a master in these tactics.
cendrine: seriously i feel that, by hitting back may escalate into violence or injury, then how?.
February 4, 2010 at 3:14 pm
poor Zann. Hope she is alright by now.
February 5, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Yes, you do have a point there. Just ignore the 2nd method =P.
February 10, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Yes, hope Zann will know how to stand up to herself and say NO.
February 16, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I am very sorry to hear that. When my daughter was 2yrs old (and very small in size) she was bullied by a bigger 3yr old classmate. He used to push her, hit her and throw things at her (and other kids). My husband taught her how to fight back (when he attacked her) by taking objects and smashing them in his face repeatedly until he cried. It may not sound like the right thing to do but sometimes bullies need to be taught using a language they understand. Screaming GET AWAY and NO often does not work as these kids already get yelled at a lot at home.
I understand that violence and injury should be avoided at all costs but my daughter used to come home with scratches on her face. After she fought back he never touched her again.