Would it work to threaten legal action against the family of a child who continues to hit my child?
Before you say "self defense" let me say that we have instructed her to hit back. Problem is some children are gentle in nature and until they build up enough anger or confidence to hit back they continue to be bullied. My child may never hit back and I can't allow this to go on. It's never ok to allow this and think that it is a pahse and they have to "suck it up".
So- let me say that this is happening in camp to my 6 year old child.
The other child has been told to stop, but has not.
I have spoken to the Mother of this child.
The camp is not resolving the problem and seems to make excuses for this other child.
My child will be in the same school with this child in September. I do not want to have this problem continue.
My thought is that by having a letter from an Attorney sent to the parents of this child would give them a "reality check".
Parents are responsible for the actions of their child.
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If the Camp is allowing this to continue, they need to be called to task as well. Have the lawyer contact the camp supervisor and threaten action if this child is permitted to continue. That'll get a response, I bet you. it'll also send a warning to the parents of the "brat" that this is going to escalate.
Tell your child to punch the other kid square in the nose. It need to be something memorable. The bully sounds defiant and needs some fear of your child punched into his face. In this case, that may be the only way.
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1. get your kid the hell out of that camp.
2. tell parents you will file fora Restraining Order against their kid. This may cause them to put their kid in another school, and may cause them to pay a fee.
3. Tell the school that your kid will be going to, about the problem, AND that you will sue them if your kid gets hurt by this other child.
Seriously - why are you leaving your child in a violent situation? You are conditioning your kid to be punching bag AND you are sending the message that you are of no help. Get the kid home NOW!
i guess there would be a lawyer who would take this case. i hope not though. bullying is bad but i don't think legal action is the way to go.
This is only gonna cost you money. Get up in that other kids mothers face and tell her that if she dont get a hold of her kid then you will. Speak hard and sharp to the other kid this sometimes scares them cause they dont know what you may do
i was in the same situation when i was younger i say give your kid a really good pep talk and get him all mad at the kid and then...let him lose so tada problem solved
I can't believe that the camp isn't doing anything to help. Camp is a place where kids should be able to go to have fun and to learn. Socialization skills (how to treat/interact with others) should be part of that learning. Make sure that the camp is also held responsible for not protecting your girl.
You need to make a complaint to the police first and get a report written up. An attorney can't issue a letter based on hear say you need to have written proof. If you want to scare the parents, a visit from the police ought to do it. You can also set up a meeting with a police officer and the parents of the other child along with yourself to discuss the matter and what the consequences would be if it continued.
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