I know that in every school, there will sure be some kids who like to bully others. I’m not petty minded, I mean after all it’s just kids fight and it happen to us also when we were a child isn’t it?
A week before the last school term break, Dillon’s class teacher called and told me that he has minor injuries on his face and he told the teacher that he fell down. When I got home and his face, I can clearly see that they are scratches near the corner of his eyes, near his lips and the nose and I think they are caused by finger nails. So I asked Dillon who did that to him and he straight away mention a boy’s name.
At first I was doubtful because I know there is no such boy in his class and I don’t want to accuse anyone, so the next day I called and asked the teacher if there is a boy by that name in the school, true enough there is such boy but in 3 years old class. The teacher said that the boy is big and fat, and is very naughty. He always like to disturb other kids and he even dare to hit back at the teachers. They travelled in the same van and reached school at the same time, so they will be at the playground each day before the classes start. With that I can almost confirm that it was that boy who scratched Dillon and thus I told teacher to please keep an eye on the boy and perhaps should discipline him. I’m not only worried for Dillon but I also don’t want him to do the same to other kids at school.
Last Friday, again I saw a scratch on Dillon’s face at the corner of his eye, when I asked him, he said the same name again and I asked him why, he said they were fighting for the car at playground, which I believe is true since Dillon loves to play with that car.
When I spoke to the van driver this morning, I got to know that this boy actually scratched and pinched 2 other kids in the same van too. I’m unhappy that this is happening again but obviously I don’t blame the boy, it’s just that the teachers have to work with the parents and discipline the child. I have told this to the teachers and want them to do something about it immediately to prevent anything worse from happening.
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March 31st, 2009 at 5:33 pm
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wen
March 31st, 2009 at 10:26 pm
2i think the teacher shd have told u first abt the incident instead of u finding out yourself. yes, fighting between boys is common but also bullies have to be disciplined too
karenyiau: The problem is Dillon told teacher that he fell down, I think he dare not tell the teacher, maybe. I’m not so mean if it was just normal kids fight but scratching until like that is no joke. It’s near the eyes, what if the kid accidentally poke into Dillon’s eyes??? That’s horrible….
Angeline
April 1st, 2009 at 2:17 am
3this is terrible!
I would be FURIOUS!!
Being a teacher myself in a Child Care Centre before, seriously, its really hard to pay full attention to ONE child the whole time. The only time it really catches the attention is when the fight/punch/hit/pinch/scratch has already taken place….
unless isolation of the boy is done…
that, the teachers can control, but like you say, BEFORE class or IN the van, its really not easy….
Did you go down and WARN THE BOY yourself?
I would!
Then if it happened again, I’ll speak to the parents. Don’t be surprise that the parents are as ‘barbaric’ as the kid. I’m speaking through experience….
sorry for my rambling over here… I just can’t swallow such stuff. I really hope the matter will cease or improve… Good Luck!
karenyiau: Before the class, they will be playing in the playground, I know the teachers might be busy with the morning class dismissal but still, someone should be stationed at the playground to look after these kids right? If there’s not enough manpower, then hire some more people, safety of the kids is the upmost important thing in school compound isn’t it?
I didn’t warn the boy myself nor contacted his parents, I don’t want to step in first, I’m pushing the school to do thier part and I’ll make sure they do it.
FamilyFirst
April 1st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
4Why dont you ask the van driver or the school for the parent’s contact number? I would have given the parents a courtesy call to inform them of this repeated incident and to also politely tell them that if the situation continues, I would not hesitate to make a police report!
karenyiau: If the school fail to do antyhing, then I’ll step in. I was thinking to get the school to manage the situation first since it happens in the school compound. I will follow up closely as this might grow into bigger problem if not managed immediately. Imagine the boy is only 3 years old, even young than Dillon but already like that…..
FamilyFirst
April 1st, 2009 at 1:12 pm
5And dont forget to take pics of the injury and keep for record in case needed as proof.
karenyiau: Aiks…now that you mentioned it, I didn’t do that when it happens. Anyway, I hope it will never happen again.
caroline
April 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 am
6oh my … poor Dillon!! If I were you, I will be furious!
Sometimes my Angel also same case as your Dillion but it’s in the kids playground, some kids would just come and pinch my girl until she cries but the kid would just continue thinking to bite her somemore, and the parents just act as if nothing happens and call thier kid’s name once then continue chatting …
karenyiau: yes, I’m sure you know how I feel when I see those scratches, on his face somemore… sigh… I will check with the teacher and principal again and see what they have done to it. But the most important is the parents have to play the role to discipline our kids, I don’t want mine to grow up bullying, bitting, pinching or scratching their peer….scary.
vickylow
April 2nd, 2009 at 11:30 am
7haha well well well instead of being bullied Chloe is the one who bullied her friend. I’m so embarrassed when the principal told me she bitted and pinched her classmate. The classmate’s mom actually pretty unhappy about this, but luckily after reprimand Chloe stops doing this.
karenyiau: wah…didn’t expect Chloe so “garang”, hehe. Anyway, it’s good that you all have managed to stop her from doing it again. They are just kids and need to be disciplined and guided by teachers and most importantly parents.
Rachel
April 4th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
8if it can happen to ur son, it will happen to others. n if can happen twice, it means a few more times too. so the “bully” need to be disciplined n the parents need to take action. i remember in US, the school will actually stop the kid from attending school.
karenyiau: yes in fact it has already happened to other kids, poor thing. I don’t know about others but I already informed the teachers about it and demanded them to do something to stop this.
FamilyFirst
April 6th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
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sting
April 6th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
10gosh… they start young these days don’t they?!? really hope the teachers will do something about it… if not, should really step in and inform the parents.. hope Dillon is okie..
karenyiau: Yes, I will see how it goes and if the teachers have not done their job, I will be stepping in.
blessed mom
April 7th, 2009 at 10:38 am
11you are so nice..I would have requested the teacher to speak with the boy parents and solve this bully.
karenyiau: I thought I just want to let the teachers do their job to ifnorm the parents and discipline the child before I interfere. Unless if the problem is not solved then I will not be nice anymore, I will jump on their head!
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