tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post1900089572775431495..comments2024-02-19T04:18:28.329-06:00Comments on Boy Crazy: Part Threeandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07936122859722777328noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-74487924423420152182009-07-03T20:36:02.637-06:002009-07-03T20:36:02.637-06:00My son had a problem w/ bullies when he was in fou...My son had a problem w/ bullies when he was in fourth grade. It didn't really start until 4th grade, and he didn't have teacher who was willing to help. It got to the point that he didn't want to do school work, and had 40+ missing assingments in one semester. After much soul searching, we decided to switch schools. My son did not want to go. But after meeting the principal and getting a tour of the school, he finally relented. It was the best decision we have ever made. He is like a new person. He's making straight A's now, and loves every minute of school. I know what you are going through. I remember feeling physically ill knowing that I was sending him to school, and his day was going to suck. I considered home schooling too, but he was not having it. He LIKES school. Just not THAT school. I had to go w/ my gut and pull him out. He was going into the 5th grade, and it was hard, but after a week he was part of the class. <br /><br />I feel your pain. I hope that you can find a solution.B's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884800524058312982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-10733861291737501572009-06-26T18:28:29.163-06:002009-06-26T18:28:29.163-06:00wow....I'm just speechless, didn't realize...wow....I'm just speechless, didn't realize how tough things had gotten. My older brother was brutally bullied for years due to the eye glasses he wore. I'll never forget each and every time he was hauled out behind the school so that numerous kids could take turns beating him up. I just cannot stomach the memories and I also will not be able to stomach if someone ever treats my kid in that manner. <br /><br />I will say this, my brother is now one of the finest human beings on the planet. Happily married to a wonderful girl, 3 healthy, happy children. NOW, every time I mention he's my brother, I get "oh he's a nice guy, didn't know you were related. Tell him I said hi!" <br /><br />Jacob is and always will be an awesome person, thanks to everything you are doing for him. You're a wonderful Mom, keep up the work Andria.Lynseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997103486488111573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-44542534015076121712009-06-25T20:08:20.320-06:002009-06-25T20:08:20.320-06:00I hear you loud and clear. We all jumped and were ...I hear you loud and clear. We all jumped and were ready to take these people on in our Motherly Raged up selves...but you had it under control the entire time. <br /><br />My sweet ADHD baby. How many times I've had to lead him away because other kids can't handle his "spirited" self. <br /><br />We got your back and you got our support!Miss Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570326989323177520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-6548550599071288762009-06-23T06:47:47.623-06:002009-06-23T06:47:47.623-06:00This mom thing is tougher than we were told, isn&#...This mom thing is tougher than we were told, isn't it?<br /><br />You're doing a good job, Andria. You're trying everything you can to try and protect and help him.tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-83662107449615415832009-06-23T06:38:12.124-06:002009-06-23T06:38:12.124-06:00It's so sad. I think bullies are everywhere n...It's so sad. I think bullies are everywhere now because they learn it from their parents (JMHO). My son has them at his Christian school but he rides with them on the public school bus (and 1 lives across the street which made me go house shopping in May but we aren't moving). My friend who's son rides a different bus deals with them there too. It's like you can't get away from it. It's really sad and my heart breaks for your son. He seems to be getting it really hard at school. I hope the principal makes good on her word. I hope next year is easier for him.ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-87109034648777622962009-06-22T18:05:46.919-06:002009-06-22T18:05:46.919-06:00I'm so sad for Jacob, but this also makes me s...I'm so sad for Jacob, but this also makes me scared for Liam. He, too, is the "weird kid"<br />Other kids don't seem to get him...and he doesn't get them.<br /><br />I hope that as he ages Jacob learns to deal with all of this. I think you're doing an amazing job!Ketherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01619108083319381082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-60423056753159064332009-06-22T17:39:57.951-06:002009-06-22T17:39:57.951-06:00My heart aches for him. I was never bullied (shock...My heart aches for him. I was never bullied (shocking, I know) but my brother was teased mercilessly for years. It broke my heart.<br /><br />Tell Jacob his Aunt Becky will kick the butt of anyone he needs me to.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-55055666301715231082009-06-22T15:18:51.407-06:002009-06-22T15:18:51.407-06:00It sad that he has to learn that lesson at such a ...It sad that he has to learn that lesson at such a young age or that he has to learn that at all.Aunt Murryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098201527929471152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-64806305823047800652009-06-22T15:10:25.440-06:002009-06-22T15:10:25.440-06:00I think you've come to a great solution. Jacob...I think you've come to a great solution. Jacob is old enough to make some of the choice himself. And it DOES say a lot that he still likes the school. I think he seems like the sweetest child ever, and I don't get how kids are cruel in general. I know it happens, but it's pretty sad. Good luck in the new school year. I'd say keep on the principal to make things better for everyone involved.Mommy Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272248293460562006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-67628383420197869512009-06-22T13:41:22.517-06:002009-06-22T13:41:22.517-06:00Jacob will go really far in this world. He sounds ...Jacob will go really far in this world. He sounds like a very unique individual who has the ability to really think outside the box. PLUS, it seems that he is very sweet, well meaning and quick to forgive. You, my friend, are raising a gem of a boy who will turn into a wonderful man despite and BECAUSE of what he's had to endure. He will never be the bossy, bullying type because he knows too well how painful it is to be on the receiving end of such treatment. Be proud of your little boy. He's awesome!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676439598094746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-69008557304838710162009-06-22T12:47:18.338-06:002009-06-22T12:47:18.338-06:00I am outraged by what has happened to your sweet l...I am outraged by what has happened to your sweet little guy. What kind of parents let their kids do and say such horrible things?!? And don't get me started on that recess "teacher." Wtf?<br /><br />Jacob sounds like a really imaginative, fun person to hang out with and I hope he finds a couple of friends to pal around with next year.Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913887033989471732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-45021100965921786832009-06-22T12:19:34.321-06:002009-06-22T12:19:34.321-06:00I did forget to add that the principal and I spoke...I did forget to add that the principal and I spoke and she is arranging for him not to be in class with the two main bullies next year. <br /><br />I think the recess teacher is just some lady who thinks her kid is the bomb and has found a way to be around him all day. When I told a friend what had happened, she said something similar happened to her kid and she filed a complaint against her. I'm hoping she won't be there next year.andriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936122859722777328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178340.post-39357887580773652512009-06-22T12:14:57.942-06:002009-06-22T12:14:57.942-06:00I tried to comment to your other posts, but it wou...I tried to comment to your other posts, but it wouldn't let me.<br /><br />I can't believe that the recess teacher was allowed to get away with saying those things. What kind of teacher encourages the alienation of a student??<br /><br />I hope he has a better year next year. Maybe some of the bullies will move?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01422592966223403266noreply@blogger.com