My son's being bullied and threatened?

Question

My 9 year old son is being bullied by an older boy(with sharp ended scissors, trying to attack and stab my son) at his school and I've spoken with the school's principal and am going to visit him tommorow, but I am worried about my son as he now is very anxious and scared.

He's always wanted to go to school, but now he's in tears alot, so naturally I'm not going to force him to go, but is there any way that I can help my son with his fear?

I'm also worried that the school will be lenient with the offender, does anyone know what is supposed to happen in situations where a child threatens someone with a make-shift weapon?

I live in Australia, if that helps any.

Answer 1

You need to toughen him up.  Being a wimp will cause him all kinds of problems throughout his life.  Tell him that next time a kid comes at him with scissors to take him down.  Teach him how to fight, but also teach him how to show restraint.

Answer 2

well h**l that's some foul stuff right there, if they are lenient take it to the police as well that kind of stuff does not have to be tolerated also when you go and see the principle ask them what kind of punishment they have in mind for this other child because if it is just going to be a light slap on the wrists then he isn't going to care at all and he is going to go on bullying your child and most likely other children as well, sorry to say hopefully however they will kick him out of their school permanently, me personally I think that would be fair punishment enough for doing something so ignorant as to threaten another child with a pair of scissors makes you wonder how some parents are raising there kids doesn't it? anyways like I said hopefully things work out for you here with this

Answer 3

If the school doesn't solve the matter and if there were witnesses, involve the police. Make a report then consult a lawyer. I'm not sure about your country, but it seems that was a dangerous and potentially deadly situation. To let the bully get away with it is out of the question. Get your son into self defence classes.

okay, no witnesses, get the authorities involved anyways if the school doesn't rectify the situation. Be sure everything is on record for future reference. Keep your own notes of dates and everything that transpires. A police report wouldn't hurt, it's a documented record.

(When things like this happen, I want to kick other the mothers *ss. I wouldn't, but it's a fun thought.)

Answer 4

I am in the same spot as you. kids are punhcing my son and yesterday made it a point to get off at the same bus spot to go after him. I am going to the school today. I don't know what to say to help you since I am asking for adivce also. BUt i hope everything works out for u and your son

Answer 5

You need to get him out of that school!  Try sending him to another.

Answer 6

Tell the principle that if he can't stop this then you will make this public like on Today tonight or A Current Affair. The bully needs to be suspended or expelled from school tell him (principle) that you will have no option but to call in the Authorities. This should not be tolerated. Goodluck

Answer 7

I'm sorry this is happening. My oldest was bullied. The school should not tolerate this behavior anyway. Demand that the school take action. Or go above their head straight to you city or town council.

Answer 8

Tell your son to kick him in the groin.

Answer 9

If you were bullied by a co-worker in this manner, what would you do?  Keep going to work?

If your employer did not fire this employee, would you stay at the job and continue to be threatened?

Of course you wouldn't.  You would file charges and leave the job.

Protect your son.  Pull him out of that school.