tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post4874446904907640601..comments2023-12-07T08:29:57.350-02:00Comments on Blog That Mommy!: Manic Monday - DropNeilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01991258178070979841noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-8960143282582496002007-08-15T23:21:00.000-02:002007-08-15T23:21:00.000-02:00You do have to take a deep breath, and try not to ...You do have to take a deep breath, and try not to get too obviously angry about it (I'm trying to take this advice as well, believe me). I flip when I see or hear my oldest getting bullied, especially when the school turns around and says that even though he didn't start it, he's the bully for responding!!!!! Grrrrrrr...<BR/><BR/>A couple of place I've found some good info is www.stopbullyingnow.com and loveourchildrenusa.org/bullying.php. A very good book about bullying is called Please Stop Laughing At Me by Jodee Blanco. It is going to take lots of us parents stepping in and taking a stand against school faculty that overlooks certain bullying behaviors before the attitude will change. Don't keep silent!!! Please give Eli a big hug for me and tell him to hang in there!!!Sunrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156374993056097521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-76346032929280296212007-08-13T23:53:00.000-02:002007-08-13T23:53:00.000-02:00I don't have any kids so I won't presume to offer ...I don't have any kids so I won't presume to offer any advice.<BR/><BR/>But I will say that the point of playing sports at this age is to have fun. And if your child isn't having fun, then it's clearly time to find another activity.<BR/><BR/>Cheers and Happy MM!Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-40049881290736464112007-08-13T20:15:00.000-02:002007-08-13T20:15:00.000-02:00The ones above who say stay out of it and they wil...The ones above who say stay out of it and they will probably sort things for themselves are right to a point. Be supportive of your son. Tell him that some people do not always play well (without the "bitch" ... they pick up enough words on their own without parental contributions).<BR/><BR/>If the condition continues then the best way is to approach the other parent with "Our children seem to have trouble playing with each other. Could we speak to them together to try to fix this."<BR/><BR/>The BITCH will probably be no help at all or her child wouldn't behave that way, but it is worth a try. :-)Durward Discussionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023629504094283860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-37831729813879339682007-08-13T19:14:00.000-02:002007-08-13T19:14:00.000-02:00Great post!! I can't wait until my son's old enoug...Great post!! I can't wait until my son's old enough to play!Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839288076735657498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-67932579755399775892007-08-13T16:18:00.000-02:002007-08-13T16:18:00.000-02:00I don't have any good advice for you either. But,...I don't have any <I>good</I> advice for you either. But, Gattina is right...sometimes its just best we let them sort things out on their own as long as they're not getting too physical. :(Crazy Working Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323941603495204996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-36054397271375537702007-08-13T16:09:00.000-02:002007-08-13T16:09:00.000-02:00Little bitch works for me. You are a hoot. Have ...Little bitch works for me. You are a hoot. Have a great MM. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-17596757819469608092007-08-13T15:53:00.000-02:002007-08-13T15:53:00.000-02:00I have a hard time advising in this area since Emm...I have a hard time advising in this area since Emma is little yet, but has been pushed around by older kids before and I have a REALLY hard time with it too! I probably would have reacted similarly to how you did! I know it's best to stay out of it, but I'd have a hard time doing that because I'm super sensitive about anyone being mean or bullying my kid.Not So Anonymous Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09124270202359921566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-74450987111754424312007-08-13T15:29:00.000-02:002007-08-13T15:29:00.000-02:00I don't have any real advice... I would have proba...I don't have any real advice... I would have probably done what you did LOL! I hate to see my kids hurt in any way.<BR/><BR/>Maybe next time you still voice your opinion but direct it at the coach/refs (without expletives LOL!) and make sure that they handle it.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes we have to be the better person for our children's benefit *sigh* It's hard though. I recently had a run in with my MIL, and I really had to bite my tongue because my child was involved and I knew I would just make things worse. GRRR.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740023628746877368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-54944325928127227372007-08-13T10:11:00.000-02:002007-08-13T10:11:00.000-02:00Hoo boy...Take a deep breath, Neila, because bully...Hoo boy...<BR/><BR/>Take a deep breath, Neila, because bullying happens in school in spite of the district's "tough stance" on it. There's nothing you can do to stop it except to be as supporting of Eli as you can.<BR/><BR/>I've got a child who's been bullied, and who has reacted badly enough that he's been suspended. It breaks my heart and I'm at just as much a loss as you are.<BR/><BR/>IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14497045412007902460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-39765940381315902182007-08-13T04:21:00.000-02:002007-08-13T04:21:00.000-02:00When children are fighting just keep out of it, be...When children are fighting just keep out of it, because it never lasts very long and while you are still upset, they start to play together again. And it's even worse when the mothers are getting involved ! My son didn't like football (soccer) either although he had always been the biggest kid !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-29508971382157297692007-08-13T03:57:00.000-02:002007-08-13T03:57:00.000-02:00I enjoyed your post about your young one's soccer ...I enjoyed your post about your young one's soccer experience. My 8-year old is playing pee wee football (American variety). He had his first pre-season game last week. I was a proud papi!<BR/><BR/>This was a difficult MM for me. However, when in doubt, <A HREF="http://electronicvillage.blogspot.com/2007/08/manic-monday-drop.html" REL="nofollow">I usually go with Serena</A>! Have a great MM! peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-19258435807299129032007-08-13T03:05:00.000-02:002007-08-13T03:05:00.000-02:00Oy vey.Oy vey.Desert Songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320552900816326120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-64164260049838516462007-08-13T02:54:00.000-02:002007-08-13T02:54:00.000-02:00LOL--on your response to little Patience. Love th...LOL--on your response to little Patience. Love the coach costume! Go, Eli!! Happy MM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com