This is a good solution. It puts him with teammates that will come to his aid.

Sep 19, 2019
7:16:06am

Millhouse Starter

You could also try self defense classes. I know this isn’t the best answer, but sometimes your son will just need to punch the other kid in the face. Dealing with bullies is a social skill that is very commonly over looked now.

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Bully Help - School isn't helping out

MacroCougar

9/19/19 6:55am

Threaten to sue the school

Croweater

9/19/19 7:01am

Yes. They will act once that word is brought up. I would do it today, you never

8man

9/19/19 7:31am

Tough situation.

brazilcoug

9/19/19 7:04am

Have him join the wrestling team - talk the coach so he's aware of the situation

Santos L. Halper

9/19/19 7:07am

This is a good solution. It puts him with teammates that will come to his aid.

Millhouse

9/19/19 7:16am

That said, teams can be awful sources of bullies too

The Dark Knight

9/19/19 7:42am

Wrestling teams tend to have a stronger bond than football,

calvindyer

9/19/19 8:06am

I wish I could get him involved in athletics, he has zero interest in it.

MacroCougar

9/19/19 8:17am

Maybe online school for a bit and counseling. Then

Mister P

9/19/19 7:08am

Meet with his teachers and counselors without him. Make everyone hyper aware.

BlackBart

9/19/19 7:13am

Find a way for him to live with you.

shokupanmanbo

9/19/19 7:16am

Working on that right now.

MacroCougar

9/19/19 8:13am

RE: Bully Help - School isn't helping out

Taxrulz

9/19/19 7:23am

Priorty number 1 is to have him live with you. The bully sounds secondary to

Baron

9/19/19 7:31am

Make whatever moves or changes you need to to get him under your roof ASAP.

Throwaway59840

9/19/19 2:55pm

It sounds like he isn’t being abused at the moment

puntersarepeople

9/19/19 4:08pm

Can you just pull him from school for a week to make a plan? If going to school

8man

9/19/19 7:33am

meet with principal and counselor. asap. Don't take it lightly

BlueFrog

9/19/19 7:38am

This. Demand the meeting and make them follow through.

RockyBalboa

9/19/19 8:24am

What is the school saying?

WDaddy

9/19/19 7:39am

Who the atche does DCFS think they are to prevent your son

AZcougLawyer

9/19/19 7:41am

The school has done nothing? How hard and serious have you been with the school?

idacoug

9/19/19 7:43am

I’d suggest getting a home with another bedroom or maybe

The Dude Abides

9/19/19 7:57am

This is a battle that has been going on for 2 years with DCFS and the State

MacroCougar

9/19/19 8:14am

I am curious to know the legal process behind this. If you dont' mind sharing or

Baron

9/19/19 9:06am

You need to find a way to get him living with you and take a martial art

calvindyer

9/19/19 8:04am

IF not with you or mom, who is he with? I agree w/ the Dude. even if you have to

cougfanz

9/19/19 8:05am

We moved to EM, bought a new home and working on the new bedroom to get him here

MacroCougar

9/19/19 8:15am

Good luck.. that rule seems crazy.

cougfanz

9/19/19 8:16am

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the answer. Time to start training.

Zedhead

9/19/19 8:06am

I would get him into some therapy ASAP. I would also get a lawyer ASAP.

Natedog916

9/19/19 8:09am

He already is in it. It's the reason he felt comfortable enough to go to my

MacroCougar

9/19/19 8:16am

I appreciate all the BMs and advice. I have done everything suggested prior to

MacroCougar

9/19/19 8:52am

Update: We just received notification from the school that they are dealing with

MacroCougar

9/19/19 10:04am

Oak Canyon is really the best Jr. High around. If they can't fix this no-one can

BYUtka

9/19/19 10:28am

It is an amazing school

Garn

9/19/19 10:21pm

One last thing - CB is amazing and the show of support and swarming to help

MacroCougar

9/19/19 12:45pm

Need to teach him one of two things:

canofpicante

9/19/19 1:36pm

I have young men in my ward that go to Oak Canyon sent you a BM

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